Senior Consultant Mining & Environmental Representative
About The Position
AECOM is seeking a motivated and technically strong Senior Consultant Mining & Environmental Representative to join its growing Mining team supporting projects across Alaska. The role is responsible for identifying and developing business opportunities in the mining industry, leveraging environmental science expertise to promote sustainable mining practices, strengthen client relationships, and deliver solutions aligned with environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles. The successful candidate will work with leadership, senior managers, program managers, project managers, and multidisciplinary internal teams to develop practical engineering solutions, proposals, and presentations for mining clients. The position combines business development and client relationship management with environmental and permitting expertise. It supports work across permitting, environmental services, geology, mining engineering, mineral economics, and mining-related infrastructure such as ports and roads. Domestic travel is approximately 20%.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Geology, Mining Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related engineering discipline, and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience.
- Willingness to remain in and travel within Alaska.
- No sponsorship is offered for this role now or in the future.
- No relocation is offered for this role.
Nice To Haves
- 30+ years of progressive environmental science experience, with an emphasis on the mining industry.
- Proven business development or account management track record with 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 certification such as Professional Geologist or Environmental Scientist.
Responsibilities
- Identify and pursue mining-sector business opportunities, with a focus on environmental science and sustainability.
- Promote AECOM’s growing Mining presence in 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 environmental compliance, sustainability, and risk-management strategies.
- Grow study work across permitting, environmental services, geology, mining engineering, mineral economics, and infrastructure for mining clients.
- 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 for achieving revenue and growth targets.
- Travel domestically approximately 20%.
- Support quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures to meet project standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
