Federal Mine Remediation Lead
About The Position
AECOM is seeking a Federal Mine Remediation Lead to build and lead a mine remediation group. The role supports business development and project execution and offers the opportunity to grow and lead a mine remediation practice. The position is based at an AECOM location in the western United States (Arizona, California, Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, or Utah) and is full-time. The listed work location model is hybrid. The successful candidate will bring mine remediation technical expertise, regulatory understanding, leadership skills, and an entrepreneurial approach to growing the business and mentoring staff. The role requires experience delivering major projects and building and leading technical teams implementing mine remediation projects, particularly under CERCLA. Experience on U.S. federal projects and strong regulatory connections are preferred. The position also requires a commitment to safety, an understanding of safety risks in mining environments, and the ability to mentor employees in support of a safe work culture. The role works with AECOM personnel in the United States and Canada to develop and implement mine remedial solutions for public- and private-sector clients that meet regulatory requirements and protect human health and the environment. It involves coordinating multidisciplinary teams, managing technical and financial project delivery, developing proposals and estimates, reviewing technical deliverables for regulatory submission, conducting periodic mine site visits, building client relationships, and communicating with stakeholders and regulators.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline (such as civil, geotechnical, or environmental engineering) or science discipline (such as geology, hydrogeology, or environmental science), plus at least 8 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Experience delivering major projects and building and leading technical teams implementing mine remediation projects, particularly under CERCLA.
- Commitment to safety and operational understanding of safety risks in mining environments.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or 20+ years of experience.
- People management experience.
- Mine remediation experience under the CERCLA framework.
- Proficient technical writing experience for investigation and design reports and regulatory document submissions.
- Proficient proposal preparation and cost development experience for mine remediation projects.
- Experience with U.S. federal projects, specifically with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and U.S. Department of the Interior.
- Strong regulatory connections.
Responsibilities
- Work with AECOM personnel in the United States and Canada to develop and implement mine remedial solutions for public- and private-sector clients that meet regulatory requirements and protect human health and the environment.
- Collaborate with and coordinate diverse technical teams, including hydrologists, hydrogeologists, geochemists, risk assessors, environmental engineers, geotechnical engineers, civil engineers, water treatment specialists, biologists, revegetation specialists, and costing specialists.
- Review technical work plans and cost estimates, interpret data, and conduct remediation and closure technology evaluations and feasibility studies.
- Manage projects technically and financially to meet budget, quality, and schedule commitments.
- Develop proposals, project teams, and cost estimates.
- Deliver projects and technically review reports for regulatory submission, including studies, remediation and closure plans, permit applications, and management plans.
- Periodically attend site visits to proposed, operating, or closed mines to support client relationship building, proposal development, and project delivery.
- Conduct business-development activities, including building and maintaining client relationships, tracking marketing leads and project opportunities, developing proposals and presentations, networking, attending conferences, and sharing AECOM’s capabilities with current and prospective clients.
- Communicate with stakeholders, including regulators, and advocate for clients.
- Mentor staff and support a safe work culture.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability benefits
- Paid time off and 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
- Training and development programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
