Underground Mining Engineer

AECO

Tucson, AZ

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Analysis Skills, AutoCAD, Calendar Management, Capital Budgeting, Capital Project, Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cut and Fill Mining, Drill and Blast, Employee Orientation, English Language, Feasibility Analysis, Geology, Insurance, Legal, Longhole Drilling, Mine Development, Mine Maintenance, Mine Operations, Mine Planning, Mine Production, Mine Safety and Health, Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Mine Stoping, Mine Ventilation, Mine/Pit Optimization, Mining Engineering, Mining Laws/Regulations, Mining Methods, Ore Extraction, People Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Production Schedule, Professional Engineer, Project Evaluation, Retirement Plan, Room and Pillar Mining, Safety Standards, Safety/Work Safety, Software Design, Spanish Language, Stewardship, Stock Purchase Plans, Surpac Software, Technical Leadership, Technical Operations, Underground Mining, Vulcan Software
LOCATION
Tucson, AZ
POSTED
2 days ago

Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services IncBusiness Line: WaterWork Location Model: HybridPrimary Location: US - Denver, CO - 7595 East TechnoloCompensation: USD 120000 - USD 150000 - yearlyJob Description The Underground Mining Engineer is responsible for the planning, design, optimization, and safe execution of underground mining operations. This role ensures productive, cost‑effective, and compliant extraction of ore while maintaining the highest standards of safety, ground control, and environmental stewardship.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and optimize underground mine layouts, including development, stoping, and infrastructure plansPrepare short‑and long‑term mine plans, schedules, and production forecastsDevelop and assess mine development and production cycles from first principlesSupport drilling, blasting, ventilation, and haulage system design and performanceMonitor production performance and implement continuous improvement initiativesEnsure compliance with MSHA, local, and company safety, environmental, and operational standardsCollaborate with geology, operations, maintenance, and safety teamsPrepare technical reports, feasibility studies, and budget estimatesSupport capital project evaluations and implementationProvide technical guidance to operations personnel and junior engineersQualifications Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in mining engineering, civil engineering or a related engineering discipline and 6+ years of experience in underground mining operations or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or educationPreferred Qualifications12+ years of experience in underground mining operationsBilingual (English & Spanish) ability in order to communicate technical requirements related to projectsProfessional Engineer (P.E.) license or eligibility for licensureExperience with North American underground mining operationsExposure to ventilation design, paste backfill, or mechanized mining systemsLeadership or supervisory experience will be considered a plusStrong understanding of underground mining methods (e.g., cut‑and‑fill, longhole stoping, room and pillar)Working knowledge of ground control principles and mine safety regulationsProficiency in mine planning and design software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac, AutoCAD)Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skillsEffective written and verbal communication skillsProficient in written and verbal communication in Spanish.Additional Information Combination of office‑based engineering work and underground fieldworkRegular exposure to underground mine environmentsMay require rotating shifts or on‑call support during critical operationsAt AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.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.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.#J-18808-Ljbffr

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