Senior Strategic Mining Engineer

AECOM

Senior Strategic Mining Engineer providing technical leadership on multidisciplinary mining projects. Engaging in complex mining projects across North America for AECOM.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the senior mining engineering technical lead on multidisciplinary mining projects
Lead technical evaluations and engineering studies for surface mining operations
Provide technical direction during concept studies, prefeasibility studies, feasibility studies, and detailed engineering
Coordinate closely with mining, civil, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, process, environmental, and water resources engineering teams
Use and mentor others in the operation of mine planning programs such as Minesight (MPSO), Deswik (Spatial-LHS-IS), Datamine (NPVS / Minemax), Vulcan or similar software
Use Python programming / scripting language
Perform as subject matter expert in pit, phase and scheduling optimization using Whittle, MPSO or NPVS / Minemax software
Review and provide sign-off as Qualified Person (QP) / Competent Person (CP) for NI 43-101, S-K 1300 and JORC compliant reserves reporting
Prepare and review technical reports, engineering calculations, specifications, and design packages
Perform engineering analyses related to mine planning, infrastructure development, operational improvements, and project execution
Review engineering deliverables for technical quality and compliance with applicable industry standards
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and intermediate mining engineers
Participate in interdisciplinary design reviews and resolve technical challenges throughout project execution
Support construction engineering activities, field investigations, commissioning, and operational troubleshooting as required
Ensure engineering work complies with client requirements, industry standards, and AECOM quality procedures

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Master's degree in Mining Engineering or related field preferred
12+ years of progressive mining engineering experience preferred
Qualified Person (QP) / Competent Person (CP) credentials preferred
Super-user expertise in using Minesight (MPSO), Deswik (Spatial-LHS-IS), Datamine (NPVS/Minemax), Vulcan or similar software preferred
Expertise in using Whittle software preferred
Demonstrated experience leading technical execution of multidisciplinary mining projects preferred
Experience supporting projects from concept through detailed engineering preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
life
AD&D
disability benefits
paid time off
leaves of absences
voluntary benefits
perks
flexible work options
well-being resources
employee assistance program
business travel insurance
service recognition awards
retirement savings plan
employee stock purchase plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

Python ProgrammingPit OptimizationPhase Scheduling OptimizationEngineering AnalysesTechnical Report PreparationFeasibility StudiesSurface Mining OperationsEngineering CalculationsDesign Package DevelopmentInterdisciplinary Design Reviews

Soft Skills

MentorshipTechnical GuidanceCollaborationProblem SolvingCommunication

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseQualified Person (QP) CredentialsCompetent Person (CP) Credentials