[Hiring] Senior Mining Engineer II @AECOM

Role Description

AECOM is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Mining Engineer II to provide technical leadership on complex mining projects across North America. The successful candidate will support mining projects from early-stage studies through detailed engineering and construction support while serving as a senior technical resource for multidisciplinary project teams.

This individual will work closely with project managers and engineering discipline leads to develop practical, innovative engineering solutions for mining clients. The role requires strong technical expertise, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to work on multiple projects at the same time.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with clients to identify and implement forward-thinking mining solutions encompassing mine access planning, mining method selection, mine development strategies, and infrastructure requirements.
• 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, productivity, and operational performance.
• Support the development of capital and operating cost estimates to evaluate project feasibility and inform strategic decision-making.
• Coordinate closely with mining, civil, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, process, environmental, and water resources engineering teams.
• Prepare and review technical reports, engineering calculations, specifications, and design packages.
• Participate in interdisciplinary design reviews and resolve technical challenges throughout project execution.
• Support construction engineering activities, field investigations, commissioning, and operational troubleshooting as required.
• Travel 20% of time domestically and internationally, possibly involving extended assignments.
• Ensure engineering work complies with client requirements, industry standards, and AECOM quality procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: BS/BA in Mining Engineering or related engineering field and 6+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Preferred Qualifications: 10+ years of progressive mining engineering experience.
• 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.

Requirements

• No sponsorship will be offered for this role now or in the future.
• No relocation will be offered for this role.
• THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND AECOM INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY NOVEMBER 2, 2026.
• All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Benefits

• 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, and employee stock purchase plan.