Mineral Processing Practice Leader
$185,000–$250,000 year
HybridTucson, Arizona, United States
Job Summary
Lead the growth, technical excellence, and strategic direction of the Mineral Processing practice by defining vision for a multidisciplinary team of engineers and metallurgists. Drive business development across base metals, precious metals, critical minerals, and industrial minerals markets globally while acting as a recognized subject matter expert to command client confidence at the executive level. Manage feasibility and scoping studies, trade-off optimization, engineering design, and operational reviews covering comminution, separation, hydrometallurgy, and tailings management for greenfield and brownfield projects ranging from 500 to 100,000 tpd. Requires a Bachelor's in Mining Engineering with 10+ years of experience, CEng/PE registration, and willingness to travel globally. Join a Fortune 500 firm delivering infrastructure solutions worldwide.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline
- 10+ years of experience in Metallurgical, Chemical, or Mineral Processing Engineering (or related field)
- Willingness to travel globally
- All newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment
Desired Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Metallurgical or Chemical Engineering preferred or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
- 15+ years of progressive experience in mineral processing design and engineering
- Experience working in consulting or EPCM environments on multidisciplinary mining projects
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Professional Engineer (PE) registration
- Familiarity with international standards and codes
- 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
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