Senior Manager, Mining Engineering

Company Description Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the worldu2019s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description AECOM is seeking a Senior Manager u2013 Mining Engineering to provide technical and project leadership across a diverse portfolio of mining projects. In this role, you will lead mine design and planning efforts from early concept through feasibility and execution, delivering practical, innovative, and value-driven solutions for a wide range of clients. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex mining projects across multiple commodities while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting the development of high-quality, client-focused solutions. Key Responsibilities Technical Delivery + Develop and review open pit and/or underground mine designs, layouts, and development plans across a range of project stages. + Prepare life-of-mine plans, production schedules, and equipment selection analyses to support economic evaluations and operational decision-making. + Optimize mine plans through trade-off studies, sensitivity analyses, and scenario evaluation to improve project value and reduce risk. + Design and coordinate supporting mine infrastructure systems, including haul roads, waste facilities, stockpiles, and ancillary facilities. + Ensure technical work is delivered in accordance with applicable standards, industry best practices, and AECOM quality requirements. Project Leadership and Delivery + Lead or support technical delivery for mining studies including Preliminary Economic Assessments (PEA), Prefeasibility Studies (PFS), and Feasibility Studies (FS). + Manage mining engineering workstreams, including scope development, scheduling, and coordination of deliverables. + Collaborate closely with geology, geotechnical, processing, environmental, and infrastructure teams to deliver integrated project solutions. + Identify and manage technical risks, assumptions, and opportunities throughout project execution. + Support mentoring and development of junior and mid-level mining engineers within project teams. Client Engagement and Business Support + Serve as a key technical interface with clients, presenting mine planning concepts, study results, and recommendations. + Support proposal development, including technical scope definition, execution strategies, and cost inputs. + Contribute to technical reports, presentations, and client-facing documentation. + Build trusted client relationships through high-quality delivery, responsiveness, and technical credibility. + Support continuous improvement initiatives, innovation, and best practices within the mining engineering group. Team Leadership + Provide direct leadership, technical guidance, and mentorship to engineers across multiple projects. + Plan, assign, and balance team workloads to support project schedules, quality expectations, and effective utilization. + Review and approve technical work prepared by team members to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with AECOM standards and client objectives. + Support performance management activities, including coaching, professional development, and input into performance reviews and career progression. + Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment that promotes technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and alignment with AECOMu2019s safety, quality, and ethical values. Qualifications Minimum Requirements + Bacheloru2019s degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline and 10+ years of mining engineering experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. Preferred Qualifications + 20+ years of progressive experience in mine planning, mine design, and study delivery across open pit and/or underground operations. + Experience working in consulting or EPCM environments on multidisciplinary mining projects. + Proficiency with industry-standard mine planning and scheduling software. + Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. + Demonstrated experience leading teams, managing technical workstreams, and delivering client-focused solutions. Additional Information Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $190000 to $220000. About AECOM AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan. AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clientsu2019 complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle u2013 from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at . What makes AECOM a great place to work You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, youu2019ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career youu2019ve always envisioned. Here, youu2019ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and communityu2014where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. ReqID: J10150927 Business Line: Water Business Group: DCS Strategic Business Unit: West Career Area: Engineering Work Location Model: Hybrid Compensation: USD 190000 - USD 220000 - yearly

Created: 2026-05-02