AECOM is seeking a motivated and technically strong Senior Consulting Mining Engineer to join our growing Mining team on a part-time basis, supporting projects across Alaska. The successful candidate will contribute to mining projects from early-stage studies through detailed engineering and construction support while working as part of multidisciplinary project teams.
This individual will collaborate with senior mining engineers, project managers, and engineering discipline leads to develop practical and innovative engineering solutions for mining clients. The role requires solid technical knowledge, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to manage multiple assignments while supporting technical expertise in mine planning and engineering.
Key Responsibilities
• Support clients in evaluating and developing mining solutions, including mine access planning, mining method selection, mine development strategies, and supporting infrastructure.
• Business development activities to promote AECOM’s growing presence in Mining and in Alaska
• Review of mine schedules, production plans and financial analysis performed by senior mining engineers.
• Review and prepare capital and operating cost estimates to support engineering studies and project evaluations.
• Review engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, and design packages for mining projects.
• Coordinate with mining, civil, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, process, environmental, and water resources engineering teams.
• Participate in interdisciplinary design reviews and assist in resolving technical challenges throughout project execution.
• Travel approximately 20% domestically.
• Ensure engineering work complies with client requirements, applicable industry standards, and AECOM quality procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
• BS in Mining Engineering or a related engineering discipline and 8+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Preferred Qualifications
• 30+ years of progressive mining engineering and managerial experience with an emphasis on underground and/ or surface mining.
• Demonstrated experience working in Alaska on large-scale mining projects with focus on infrastructure study and design.
• Qualified Person (QP) / Competent Person (CP) credentials or Professional Engineer (PE) license (in Alaska).
• Experience in drafting, reviewing and supporting conceptual studies, prefeasibility studies, feasibility studies, or detailed engineering projects.
• Seasoned experience with underground and/ or open pit mine planning, production scheduling, haulage analysis, equipment selection and financial analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary engineering teams while managing multiple project assignments.
• 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 JANUARY 25, 2027
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About AECOM
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You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
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