Senior Mining Engineer

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

📋 Description

• Assist clients in assessing and formulating mining solutions, encompassing mine access planning, selection of mining methods, strategies for mine development, and necessary supporting infrastructure.

• Contribute to the design of open pit mines, including phase planning and optimization to ensure safe and efficient resource extraction.

• Execute design for waste dumps, haul roads, fleet evaluations, and equipment analysis.

• Create mine schedules and production plans under the supervision of a senior mining engineer.

• Support the estimation of capital and operational costs for engineering studies and project assessments.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary engineering teams.

• Produce engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, and design documentation.

• Engage in interdisciplinary design reviews and assist in resolving technical issues.

• Offer engineering assistance during field investigations, construction, commissioning, and operational troubleshooting.

• Travel approximately 20% of the time, both domestically and internationally, including occasional extended assignments.

• Ensure adherence to client requirements, industry standards, and AECOM quality protocols.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or a related engineering field, along with 4+ years of relevant experience, or a demonstrated equivalent of experience and/or education.

• Proficient in using mine planning software, such as MineSight (MPSO), Deswik (Spatial-LHS-IS), Datamine (NPVS/Minemax), Vulcan, or comparable applications.

• Experience with pit optimization software, such as Whittle.

• Background in supporting conceptual, prefeasibility, feasibility, or detailed engineering projects.

• Knowledge of open pit mine planning, production scheduling, haulage analysis, and equipment selection.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate effectively in multidisciplinary engineering teams while managing several project assignments.

• Engineer-in-Training certification or progress towards Professional Engineer licensure is viewed as an asset.

• No sponsorship will be provided now or in the future.

• No relocation assistance will be offered.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Leaves of absence.

• Optional benefits and perks.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Resources for well-being.

• Employee assistance program.

• Business travel insurance.

• Recognition awards for service.

• Retirement savings plan.

• Employee stock purchase program.

• Opportunities for training and development.

• Leadership development programs.