Mining Infrastructure Engineer

About the role

AECOM is looking for an experienced Mining Infrastructure Engineer to join its team in Santiago de Chile. The specialist plans, designs, develops, optimizes and maintains the critical infrastructure supporting underground and surface mining operations, acting as a technical subject matter expert. The role works with mining engineers, project teams, contractors, environmental professionals and operational leadership across the full mine lifecycle, from exploration and development to production, expansion and closure.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the evaluation, design and implementation of underground and surface mining infrastructure projects, and develop infrastructure master plans
• Assess infrastructure needs for new mines, expansions and brownfield improvements, and coordinate feasibility studies, capital projects and design reviews
• Design and oversee underground systems such as ventilation, dewatering, power and electrical reticulation, communications, refuge chambers, workshops and ground support
• Manage surface infrastructure including access roads, water management, surface power, processing plant interfaces, fuel and reagent storage, tailings support, site accommodations and security systems
• Manage projects from concept to commissioning, with scopes, budgets, schedules and contractor coordination
• Support operations with technical guidance, efficiency and automation opportunities, audits and preventive maintenance strategies
• Ensure compliance with mining regulations and company standards, and support risk assessments, environmental stewardship and safety culture
• Engage with regulators, consultants and contractors, and provide technical reports and presentations to senior management

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• 6+ years of experience in underground mining operations (role-dependent)
• Strong understanding of underground mining methods (cut-and-fill, longhole stoping, room and pillar)
• Working knowledge of ground control principles and mine safety regulations
• Fluency in English and Spanish
• Preferred: 10+ years of experience, Professional Engineer license or eligibility, North American underground mining experience, exposure to ventilation design, paste backfill or mechanized mining, and leadership experience

Required skills

• Mine planning and design software such as Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac and AutoCAD
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills

Benefits mentioned include medical, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, flexible work options, well-being resources, an employee assistance program, retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan, depending on employment status. New hires must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.