Senior Consulting Mining Engineer

AECOM

. Support clients in evaluating and developing mining solutions, including mine access planning, mining method selection, mine development strategies, and supporting infrastructure .

Posted 11/4/2026part-timeRemote • Alaska • United StatesSenior💰 $84,000 - $124,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mining engineering with a focus on mine access planning, method selection, and project evaluations. Proven ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with industry standards and client requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Mining EngineeringProject EvaluationsUnderground MiningQualified Person (QP) / Competent Person (CP)Financial Analysis

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Hard Skills

Mine Access PlanningMining Method SelectionCapital Cost EstimatesProduction SchedulingHaulage AnalysisEquipment SelectionEngineering CalculationsTechnical ReportsDesign PackagesInfrastructure Study

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsTeam CollaborationProject Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License in Alaska

Industry Keywords

Mining SolutionsMining ProjectsInterdisciplinary Design ReviewsAECOM Quality ProceduresLarge-Scale Mining Projects

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support clients in evaluating and developing mining solutions, including mine access planning, mining method selection, mine development strategies, and supporting infrastructure
Participate in business development activities promoting AECOM’s presence in Mining and Alaska
Review mine schedules, production plans, and financial analyses
Review and prepare capital and operating cost estimates for engineering studies and project evaluations
Review engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, and design packages
Coordinate with mining, civil, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, process, environmental, and water resources engineering teams
Participate in interdisciplinary design reviews and help resolve technical challenges during project execution
Travel approximately 20% domestically
Ensure engineering work complies with client requirements, industry standards, and AECOM quality procedures
Contribute to mining projects from early-stage studies through detailed engineering and construction support
Collaborate with senior mining engineers, project managers, and engineering discipline leads

Requirements

What you’ll need

BS in Mining Engineering or a related engineering discipline and 8+ years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
30+ years of progressive mining engineering and managerial experience preferred, with emphasis on underground and/or surface mining
Experience working in Alaska on large-scale mining projects, with focus on infrastructure study and design preferred
Qualified Person (QP) / Competent Person (CP) credentials or Professional Engineer (PE) license in Alaska preferred
Experience drafting, reviewing, and supporting conceptual, prefeasibility, feasibility, or detailed engineering projects
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 now or in the future
No relocation will be offered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits
Paid time off
Leaves of absence
Voluntary benefits and perks
Flexible work options
Well-being resources
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Service recognition awards
Retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Award-winning training and development programs
In-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location