Senior Consultant Mining & Environmental Representative

AECOM•Anchorage, AK

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a motivated, technically strong Senior Consultant Mining & Environmental Representative to join its Mining team, supporting projects across Alaska. The role develops business opportunities in the mining industry by applying environmental science expertise to sustainable mining practices, client relationships, and solutions aligned with environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles. The position collaborates with leadership, managers, and technical teams to develop practical engineering solutions, proposals, and presentations for mining clients. The role requires environmental and permitting expertise and works with marketing, operations, and technical specialists. It includes business development, client and stakeholder engagement, strategic and technical advice, and support for environmental compliance, sustainability, risk management, permitting, and mine closure planning. Domestic travel is approximately 20%, and the successful candidate must be willing to remain and travel within Alaska. The posting states that no sponsorship or relocation will be offered and that there are no benefits for this role. AECOM intends to fill this current vacancy by January 25, 2027.

Requirements

BS in Geology, Mining Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related engineering discipline, and 8+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience.
Willingness to remain and travel within Alaska.
No sponsorship will be offered for this role now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

30+ years of progressive environmental science experience, with an emphasis on the mining industry.
Proven track record in business development or account management for mining clients, including pipeline growth and capture of multidisciplinary studies.
Expertise in ESG frameworks and sustainable mining practices.
Experience in mine closure planning, environmental compliance, and impact assessments.
Knowledge of critical minerals and energy transition strategies.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams.
Professional certifications such as Professional Geologist or Environmental Scientist.

Responsibilities

Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the mining sector, focusing on environmental science and sustainability.
Promote AECOM’s growing presence in Mining and Alaska through business development activities.
Build and maintain relationships with mining companies, regulatory agencies, and community representatives.
Serve as a point of contact for mining clients, understand their needs, and provide tailored solutions.
Collaborate with clients on strategies for environmental compliance, sustainability, and risk management.
Grow study work across permitting, environmental services, geology, mining engineering, mineral economics, and port and road infrastructure.
Provide technical and strategic advice on environmental impact assessments, permitting, and mine closure planning.
Stay current on industry trends, regulations, and best practices in sustainable mining and environmental science.
Provide expertise in environmental impact assessments, mine waste management, water quality evaluation, and ESG compliance.
Contribute to strategic plans to achieve revenue and growth targets.
Support quality assurance and quality control procedures to meet project standards.
Travel approximately 20% domestically.