Field Mining Engineer

AECOM•Murray, UT

1d•$125,000 - $135,000•Remote

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a motivated, technically strong Field Mining Engineer to provide onsite engineering support for mining operations and projects across North America and other regions. The role supports safe, efficient, and cost-effective mineral extraction, working with mine operations, geology, survey, maintenance, and planning teams to optimize production, support short-term mine planning, monitor operational performance, and identify continuous-improvement opportunities. The engineer connects engineering plans with field execution and will undertake extended assignments at client mine sites, including remote and international locations. The position is primarily field-based and requires frequent travel, up to 50% of the time. Assignments may involve extended shifts, rotational schedules, and travel on weekends or holidays when project demands require. The role includes regular exposure to mining equipment, blasting activities, and variable weather conditions. AECOM requires a BS in Mining Engineering or a related engineering discipline and at least four years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. The position is remote, with a primary location in Murray, Utah. The listed annual compensation range is USD 125,000–135,000. AECOM states that it will not offer sponsorship or relocation for this role. The company intends to fill this current vacancy by January 25, 2027. Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

Requirements

BS in Mining Engineering or a related engineering discipline and 4+ years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Ability to undertake frequent travel, up to 50% of the time, including domestic and international travel as needed.
Ability to participate in extended site assignments, which may involve extended shifts and rotational schedules.
No sponsorship will be offered for this role now or in the future.
No relocation will be offered for this role.

Nice To Haves

Six years of progressive mining engineering experience.
Experience in open-pit or underground mining operations.
Experience using mine planning software such as MineSight, Deswik, Datamine, Vulcan, or similar applications.
Experience using AutoCAD and GIS software.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently while traveling and engage effectively with clients, operations personnel, and project teams.
Strong organizational and time-management skills and adaptability in dynamic field environments.
Enthusiasm for travel and field work, and ability to build relationships with mining operations across multiple regions and sites.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progression toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
MSHA New Miner Certificate: 24 hours (surface) or 40 hours (underground).

Responsibilities

Promote and maintain AECOM’s safety culture.
Provide daily engineering support to open-pit and/or underground mining operations.
Monitor production activities and ensure compliance with mine plans and designs.
Assist supervisors and operators in implementing safe and efficient mining practices.
Conduct field inspections to confirm mining activities align with design specifications.
Develop and update short-term mine plans, production schedules, and dig and placement designs.
Assist with pit, stope, dump, or haul road design.
Evaluate drill and blast performance and recommend improvements.
Support development sequencing and ore/waste management strategies.
Track production rates, equipment utilization, haul cycle times, ore recovery, dilution, and productivity metrics.
Analyze operational data, identify efficiency and cost-reduction opportunities, and report operational performance.
Participate in safety meetings, safety observations, and risk assessments.
Support environmental and operational compliance initiatives.
Coordinate with survey teams on pit advancement and design conformance.
Work with geologists to optimize ore control and resource recovery.
Support new technologies and operational improvements.
Conduct engineering studies and operational reviews; recommend process improvements, equipment changes, and best practices.
Ensure engineering work complies with client requirements, applicable industry standards, and AECOM quality procedures.
Travel to and work at mine sites, including remote and international locations, on extended assignments; travel may include weekends or holidays when project demands require.