Mine Remediation Lead — Build & Lead a Growing Practice

AECOM; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM in the western United States is seeking a Mine Remediation Lead to build and lead a remediation group. This full-time role supports business development, project execution, and leads technical teams to deliver complex mine remediation projects with a strong safety culture.

You will mentor staff, manage regulatory relationships, and contribute to strategic growth across CERCLA and RCRA frameworks, NEPA involvement, and federal projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or science plus 10 years of relevant experience, including 2 years in leadership.
• US Citizenship is required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a Mine remediation practice across western US, delivering projects on time and budget.
• Support business development and client relationship building with regulatory insight.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including hydrologists, geochemists, and engineers to design remediation solutions.
• Review technical work plans, cost estimates, and feasibility studies.
• Manage projects to meet budget, quality, and schedule commitments.
• Develop proposals, teams, and cost estimates for mine remediation projects.
• Deliver technical reports for regulatory submissions (studies, permits, plans).

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Regulatory understanding

Mentoring staff

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or science

Master’s degree

Job description

AECOM in the western United States is seeking a Mine Remediation Lead to build and lead a remediation group. This full-time role supports business development, project execution, and leads technical teams to deliver complex mine remediation projects with a strong safety culture.

You will mentor staff, manage regulatory relationships, and contribute to strategic growth across CERCLA and RCRA frameworks, NEPA involvement, and federal projects.