Senior Manager, Mining Engineering

AECOM is seeking a Senior Manager Mining Engineering to provide technical and project leadership across a diverse portfolio of mining 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 AECOMs safety quality and ethical values.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors 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 :

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 clients 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 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 youll 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 youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere 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. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time