Senior Mining Engineer

AECOM

Senior Mining Engineer II providing technical leadership on complex mining projects. Supporting early-stage studies through detailed engineering and construction support in North America.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeRemote • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $142,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mining Engineering with a focus on open pit design, phase planning, and project feasibility. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and develop innovative solutions that optimize resource extraction and operational efficiency.

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Mining EngineeringOpen Pit DesignMinesight (MPSO)Feasibility StudiesProject Management

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Hard Skills

Phase PlanningResource Extraction OptimizationMine SchedulingProduction PlanningEngineering Calculations

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipCollaborationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Deswik (Spatial-LHS-IS)Datamine (NPVS/Minemax)VulcanWhittle Software

Certifications & Qualifications

BS/BA in Mining Engineering

Industry Keywords

Mining ProjectsCapital Cost EstimatesOperating Cost EstimatesInterdisciplinary Design ReviewsAECOM Quality Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership on complex mining projects across North America.
Support mining projects from early-stage studies through detailed engineering and construction support.
Serve as a senior technical resource for multidisciplinary project teams.
Work closely with project managers and engineering discipline leads to develop practical, innovative engineering solutions for mining clients.
Partner with clients to identify and implement forward-thinking mining solutions.
Provide technical expertise in open pit design and phase planning to optimize resource extraction and operational efficiency.
Evaluate and define haulage systems, fleet requirements, and equipment strategies to support production objectives.
Develop and optimize mine schedules and production plans to maximize project value.
Support the development of capital and operating cost estimates to evaluate project feasibility.
Coordinate closely with multiple engineering teams.
Prepare and review technical reports, engineering calculations, and design packages.
Participate in interdisciplinary design reviews and resolve technical challenges.
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

BS/BA in Mining Engineering or related engineering field and 6+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
10+ years of progressive mining engineering experience preferred.
Prior experience in using Minesight (MPSO), Deswik (Spatial-LHS-IS), Datamine (NPVS/Minemax), Vulcan or similar software.
Prior experience in using Whittle software.
Prior experience involving prefeasibility and feasibility studies.

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