AECOM · Boise, ID

Mineral Processing Practice Leader at AECOM — Boise, ID

Full-timeBoise, IDPosted 2026-07-23Apply on SmartRecruiters
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Full job description

  • Lead the growth, technical excellence, and strategic direction of the Mineral Processing practice.
  • Define technical vision and lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and metallurgists.
  • Drive business development across base metals, precious metals, critical minerals, and industrial minerals markets globally.
  • Act as a recognized subject matter expert and thought leader, commanding client confidence at the executive level and mentoring the next generation of processing engineers.

Commodity Coverage

  • Base metals (copper, zinc, nickel, lead)
  • Precious metals (gold, silver, PGMs)
  • Critical minerals (lithium, cobalt, rare earths)
  • Industrial minerals and bulk commodities

Delivery Modes

  • Feasibility & scoping studies (PEA to FS)
  • Trade-off and optimization studies
  • Basic & detailed engineering design
  • Owner's engineer & EPCM support
  • Operational reviews & troubleshooting

Technical Disciplines

  • Comminution (crushing, grinding, classification)
  • Gravity, flotation & magnetic separation
  • Hydrometallurgy & leaching circuits
  • Tailings management & water recovery
  • Process simulation & modelling (MMIMS, JKSimMet)

Project Types

  • Greenfield plant design (500 tpd – 100,000 tpd)
  • Brownfield expansions & retrofits
  • Process audits & performance benchmarking
  • Technology selection & vendor evaluation

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or related discipline and 10+ years of experience in Metallurgical, Chemical, or Mineral Processing Engineering (or related field)

Preferred 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.
  • Willingness to travel globally.

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