Senior Consulting Mining Engineer

AECOM•Anchorage, AK

2d•$84,000 - $124,000•Remote

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a motivated and technically strong Senior Consulting Mining Engineer to join its growing Mining team on a part-time basis, supporting projects across Alaska. The role contributes to mining projects from early-stage studies through detailed engineering and construction support as part of multidisciplinary project teams. The engineer collaborates with senior mining engineers, project managers, and engineering discipline leads to develop practical and innovative solutions for mining clients. The role calls for solid technical knowledge, sound engineering judgment, and the ability to manage multiple assignments while providing technical expertise in mine planning and engineering. Approximately 20% domestic travel is expected. The position is remote, with an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office required for new hires.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering or a related engineering discipline and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively in multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

30+ years of progressive mining engineering and managerial experience, with an emphasis on underground and/or surface mining.
Demonstrated experience working in Alaska on large-scale mining projects, with a focus on infrastructure study and design.
Qualified Person (QP) / Competent Person (CP) credentials or a Professional Engineer (PE) license in Alaska.
Experience drafting, reviewing, and supporting conceptual studies, prefeasibility studies, feasibility studies, or detailed engineering projects.
Seasoned experience with underground and/or open-pit mine planning, production scheduling, haulage analysis, equipment selection, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities

Support clients in evaluating and developing mining solutions, including mine access planning, mining method selection, mine development strategies, and supporting infrastructure.
Participate in business development activities to promote AECOM’s growing presence in Mining and Alaska.
Review mine schedules, production plans, and financial analyses prepared by senior mining engineers.
Review and prepare capital and operating cost estimates for engineering studies and project evaluations.
Review engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, and design packages for mining projects.
Coordinate with mining, civil, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, process, environmental, and water resources engineering teams.
Participate in interdisciplinary design reviews and help resolve technical challenges throughout project execution.
Travel approximately 20% domestically.
Ensure engineering work complies with client requirements, applicable industry standards, and AECOM quality procedures.