Mining Tailings Lead

About the role

AECOM is looking for an experienced Tailings Leader based in Santiago de Chile. The role combines technical leadership with business development responsibilities, driving growth and positioning AECOM as a leader in tailings management across Chile and LATAM. The successful candidate works closely with clients, mentors staff and leads strategic initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Develop a strategic vision for the tailings dam practice in Chile and LATAM, aligned with AECOM's global goals.
• Act as Lead Verifier, reviewing AECOM deliverables on design, analysis and construction oversight of tailings dams, embankments and associated infrastructure.
• Lead the design, analysis and construction oversight of tailings dams and embankments, and prepare and review technical reports, drawings and specifications.
• Ensure projects meet or exceed regulatory requirements, industry best practices and sustainability goals.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in tailings management, build client relationships and act as a trusted advisor.
• Lead proposal development, including scoping, budgeting and technical content, and work with marketing and business development teams.
• Mentor and train junior and intermediate engineers, and advocate for best practices in tailings management.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering, with a strong focus on tailings dam design and management.
• Demonstrated success in business development, client relationship management and proposal preparation.
• Preferred: 15+ years in tailings-related geotechnical engineering, Master's or Ph.D., and experience as an Engineer of Record for tailings dam projects.

Required skills

• Deep knowledge of geotechnical principles, tailings dam design and risk management.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with excellent verbal and written communication.
• Preferred: knowledge of Canadian regulatory frameworks (GISTM, CDA, ICMM, MAC), familiarity with numerical modelling software, and proficiency in English and French.

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