Mining Senior Engineer

About the role

AECOM is looking for an experienced Mining Senior Engineer to join its team in Santiago de Chile. The engineer works in a team with intermediate and senior engineers to deliver studies and detailed designs for clients in Latin America, covering conceptual, preliminary and detailed design phases of mining projects.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and review open pit and/or underground mine designs, layouts and development plans, and prepare life-of-mine plans, production schedules and equipment selection analyses.
• Optimize mine plans through trade-off studies, sensitivity analyses and scenario evaluation, and design haul roads, waste facilities and stockpiles.
• Support procurement packages for mining equipment, including engineering specifications and design documentation.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers and lead or support PEA, PFS and FS studies, acting as Project Manager or Deputy Project Manager on small to medium projects.
• Manage technical risks, coordinate deliverables and support business development in the tailings management sector, including proposals and industry representation.
• Review and approve technical work, support performance management and foster a collaborative, safe and inclusive team.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering, Geology or a related discipline, with 6+ years of mining engineering experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Preferred: 10+ years in mine planning and design, 6+ years in multidisciplinary teams including field services, and experience in consulting or EPCM environments.
• Preferred: ability to sign off mining reserves as a Qualified or Competent Person under NI-43101, S-K or JORC, and proven business development experience.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office suite and specialized mining software such as Mine Plan, Datamine, Vulcan, Deswik, Ventsim, CAD or others.
• Knowledge of industry standards and compliance for compliant designs.

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