Field Mining Engineer

AECOM•Murray, UT

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 focuses on safe, efficient, and cost-effective mineral extraction and serves as a liaison between engineering plans and field execution. The engineer works with mine operations, geology, survey, maintenance, and planning teams to optimize production, support short-term mine planning, monitor performance, and identify continuous improvement opportunities. This is primarily a field-based position at active mines and client sites. It involves frequent travel—up to 50%—including domestic and international travel, and extended site assignments ranging from several days to multiple weeks. Assignments may involve extended shifts, rotational schedules, remote locations, and weekend or holiday travel when project demands require. The role includes regular exposure to mining equipment, blasting activities, and variable weather conditions. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related engineering discipline and at least four years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. AECOM states that it will not provide sponsorship or relocation for this role. The posting is for a current vacancy, with the intention to fill the position by January 25, 2027. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering or a related engineering discipline and at least 4 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Ability to provide field-based engineering support to mining operations.
Ability to travel frequently, including domestic and international travel, and undertake extended site assignments.
Ability to work in field conditions that may include extended shifts, rotational schedules, remote assignments, weekend or holiday travel, mining equipment, blasting activities, and variable weather.
No sponsorship will be offered for this role now or in the future.
No relocation will be offered for this role.
Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location.

Nice To Haves

6 years of progressive mining engineering experience.
Experience in open-pit or underground mining operations.
Experience with mine planning software such as MineSight, Deswik, Datamine, Vulcan, or similar applications.
Experience with 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 for building relationships with mining operations across multiple regions and sites.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or progress 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 on 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 extended, remote, and international assignments as project needs require.