Technical Delivery Leader - Mining

AECOM; Santiago; Hybrid; CLP 60,000,000 - 120,000,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Technical Delivery Leader - Mining to provide technical and project leadership across a diverse portfolio of mining projects. You will lead mine design and planning from early concept through feasibility and execution, delivering practical and value-driven solutions for a wide range of clients.

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and mentoring of engineers will be essential. The role supports complex mining projects across open pit and underground operations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline required.
• 10+ years mining engineering experience or equivalent.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to manage teams and liaise with clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead mine design and planning from concept through feasibility and execution.
• Develop life-of-mine plans and production schedules.
• Coordinate with geology, geotechnical, processing, and other teams for integrated solutions.
• Identify and manage technical risks and opportunities throughout projects.
• Mentor junior and mid-level mining engineers within project teams.

Skills

Mining engineering

Project leadership

Stakeholder communication

Team mentoring

Quality standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering

Tools

Mine planning software

Job description

• Business Group: DCS
• Legal Entity: URS Chile S A
• Business Line: Water
• Work Location Model: Hybrid

Company Description

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Technical Delivery Leader - Mining,to provide technical and project leadership across a diverse portfolio of mining projects. In this role, you will lead mine design and planning efforts from early concept through feasibility and execution, delivering practical, innovative, and value-driven solutions for a wide range of clients. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex mining projects across multiple commodities while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and supporting the development of high-quality, client-focused solutions. Key Responsibilities include:

Technical Delivery:

• Develop and review open pit and/or underground mine designs, layouts, and development plans across a range of project stages.
• Prepare life-of-mine plans, production schedules, and equipment selection analyses to support economic evaluations and operational decision-making.
• Optimize mine plans through trade-off studies, sensitivity analyses, and scenario evaluation to improve project value and reduce risk.
• Design and coordinate supporting mine infrastructure systems, including haul roads, waste facilities, stockpiles, and ancillary facilities.
• Ensure technical work is delivered in accordance with applicable standards, industry best practices, and AECOM quality requirements.

Project Leadership and Delivery

• Lead or support technical delivery for mining studies including Preliminary Economic Assessments (PEA), Prefeasibility Studies (PFS), and Feasibility Studies (FS).
• Manage mining engineering workstreams, including scope development, scheduling, and coordination of deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with geology, geotechnical, processing, environmental, and infrastructure teams to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Identify and manage technical risks, assumptions, and opportunities throughout project execution.
• Support mentoring and development of junior and mid-level mining engineers within project teams.

Client Engagement and Business Support

• Serve as a key technical interface with clients, presenting mine planning concepts, study results, and recommendations.
• Support proposal development, including technical scope definition, execution strategies, and cost inputs.
• Contribute to technical reports, presentations, and client-facing documentation.
• Build trusted client relationships through high-quality delivery, responsiveness, and technical credibility.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, innovation, and best practices within the mining engineering group.
• Provide direct leadership, technical guidance, and mentorship to engineers across multiple projects.
• Plan, assign, and balance team workloads to support project schedules, quality expectations, and effective utilization.
• Review and approve technical work prepared by team members to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with AECOM standards and client objectives.
• Support performance management activities, including coaching, professional development, and input into performance reviews and career progression.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team environment that promotes technical excellence, knowledge sharing, and alignment with AECOM’s safety, quality, and ethical values.

Qualifications

MinimumQualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline and 10+ years of mining engineering experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

• 20+ years of progressive experience in mine planning, mine design, and study delivery across open pit and/or underground operations.
• Experience working in consulting or EPCM environments on multidisciplinary mining projects.
• Proficiency with industry-standard mine planning and scheduling software.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams, managing technical workstreams, and delivering client-focused solutions.

Additional Information

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.

• 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
• 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.