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Underground Mining Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT · On-site

Experience with North American underground mining operations * Exposure to ventilation design, paste backfill, or mechanized mining systems * Leadership or supervisory experience will be considered a ...

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Underground Mining Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

Experience with North American underground mining operations * Exposure to ventilation design, paste backfill, or mechanized mining systems * Leadership or supervisory experience will be considered a ...

AECOM

Underground Mining Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

Experience with North American underground mining operations * Exposure to ventilation design, paste backfill, or mechanized mining systems * Leadership or supervisory experience will be considered a ...

AECOM

Underground Mining Engineer

Salt Lake City, UT

Experience with North American underground mining operations * Exposure to ventilation design, paste backfill, or mechanized mining systems * Leadership or supervisory experience will be considered a ...

AECOM

Underground Mining Engineer

Denver, CO

Experience with North American underground mining operations * Exposure to ventilation design, paste backfill, or mechanized mining systems * Leadership or supervisory experience will be considered a ...

AECOM

Underground Mining Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

Experience with North American underground mining operations * Exposure to ventilation design, paste backfill, or mechanized mining systems * Leadership or supervisory experience will be considered a ...

AECOM

Underground Mining Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

Experience with North American underground mining operations * Exposure to ventilation design, paste backfill, or mechanized mining systems * Leadership or supervisory experience will be considered a ...

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Software Engineer Manager

Durham, NC · On-site

As American Underground alumni, we retain many privileges of membership, including access to their facilities (including a beautiful rooftop deck!) and the invitation to attend happy hours and other ...

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Underground Mining Engineer

AECOM

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

AECOM rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 58 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 78 rated construction

Job description

Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job 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 Responsibilities
  • Design and optimize underground mine layouts, including development, stoping, and infrastructure plans
  • Prepare short- and long-term mine plans, schedules, and production forecasts
  • Develop and assess mine development and production cycles from first principles
  • Support drilling, blasting, ventilation, and haulage system design and performance
  • Monitor production performance and implement continuous improvement initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with MSHA, local, and company safety, environmental, and operational standards
  • Collaborate with geology, operations, maintenance, and safety teams
  • Prepare technical reports, feasibility studies, and budget estimates
  • Support capital project evaluations and implementation
  • Provide technical guidance to operations personnel and junior engineers

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor'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 education

Preferred Qualifications
  • 12+ years of experience in underground mining operations
  • Bilingual (English & Spanish) ability in order to communicate technical requirements related to projects
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or eligibility for licensure
  • Experience with North American underground mining operations
  • Exposure to ventilation design, paste backfill, or mechanized mining systems
  • Leadership or supervisory experience will be considered a plus
  • Strong understanding of underground mining methods (e.g., cut-and-fill, longhole stoping, room and pillar)
  • Working knowledge of ground control principles and mine safety regulations
  • Proficiency in mine planning and design software (e.g., Deswik, Vulcan, Surpac, AutoCAD)
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient in written and verbal communication in Spanish.

Additional Information
  • Combination of office-based engineering work and underground fieldwork
  • Regular exposure to underground mine environments
  • May require rotating shifts or on-call support during critical operations

At 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.
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 aecom.com.
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, you'll 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 you've always envisioned. Here, you'll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community-where 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.

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