Senior Mining Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Utah.

📋 Description

• Lead technical initiatives on intricate surface mining projects throughout North America.

• Assist mining projects from initial studies through comprehensive engineering and construction backing.

• Act as a senior technical advisor for multidisciplinary project teams.

• Collaborate with clients on mine access strategies, selection of mining methods, mine development plans, and infrastructure needs.

• Offer technical proficiency in open pit design and phase planning.

• Assess haulage systems, fleet requirements, and equipment strategies.

• Create and enhance mine schedules and production plans.

• Aid in capital and operational cost assessments for project feasibility and strategic decision-making.

• Work in coordination with mining, civil, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, process, environmental, and water resources engineering teams.

• Draft and evaluate technical reports, engineering calculations, specifications, and design packages.

• Engage in interdisciplinary design reviews and address technical issues.

• Provide support for construction engineering, field investigations, commissioning, and operational troubleshooting.

• Ensure engineering outputs align with client expectations, industry standards, and AECOM quality protocols.

• Participate in an in-person Day 1 onboarding session at an AECOM office location.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or a related engineering discipline with 6+ years of pertinent experience, or equivalent demonstrated experience and/or education.

• Preferred 10+ years of progressive experience in mining engineering.

• Familiarity with Minesight (MPSO), Deswik (Spatial-LHS-IS), Datamine (NPVS/Minemax), Vulcan, or comparable software is preferred.

• Experience with Whittle software is preferred.

• Background in prefeasibility and feasibility studies is preferred.

• Strong technical skills and sound engineering judgment are essential.

• Capability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

• Willingness and ability to travel 20% domestically and internationally, possibly involving extended assignments.

• Sponsorship will not be provided for this position now or in the future.

• No relocation assistance will be available for this role.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Life and AD&D insurance.

• Disability benefits.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Optional benefits and perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Well-being resources.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Service recognition awards.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Award-winning training and development programs.

• Opportunities for career growth and leadership development.

• Global and local project opportunities.