AECOM: Senior Mechanical Engineer – Mines and Ports — Sudbury, ON, Canada

About AECOM

AECOM is an infrastructure consulting business whose employer material describes work involving transport, energy, water and the built environment. Its activities bring together planning, design, engineering, scientific work, and programme or construction management. The organisation's described projects concern the physical systems used by communities, from travel and utilities to buildings. Those activities connect technical disciplines with project delivery, supported by digital and business functions around the planning, development and management of infrastructure.

The position and its setting

AECOM lists Senior Mechanical Engineer – Mines and Ports in Sudbury, ON, Canada, under reference J10162211. The details below separate the work described by the employer from essential conditions, preferred experience and practical preparation advice.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Employer listing date: 24 October 2026
• Legal Entity: AECOM Canada ULC
• Job Family: Mechanical
• Brands: AECOM

Responsibilities and work described

• Position Overview
• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team, focusing on capital projects and sustaining capital projects for mine and port operations
• Leverage their expertise in bulk materials handling, import and export terminals, surface, and underground mining projects to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and practical solutions that enhance the performance, reliability, and safety of our clients' operations
• This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on a variety of projects, from equipment upgrades to process optimizations, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams
• This is a newly created position that can be based in any of AECOM’s Canadian offices with occasional travel to client sites if required
• Engineering Design and Support:
• Development: and optimize mechanical systems and equipment for capital projects, including greenfield works, upgrades, retrofits, and replacements for both surface and underground mining operations
• Delivery: engineering solutions for bulk materials handling systems (e.g., conveyors, feeders, crushers, and storage systems) as part of broader sustaining capital initiatives
• Preparation: and review technical specifications, engineering drawings, and 3D models for mechanical systems
• Project Delivery:
• Leadership: and manage mechanical engineering tasks across all project phases, from initial scoping and feasibility studies to detailed design, procurement, and commissioning
• Quality / delivery: projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with client and regulatory requirements
• Research / execution: site visits to assess existing systems, gather data, and provide hands-on support during project execution in both surface and underground environments
• Client and Stakeholder Collaboration:
• Work: closely with clients to understand their operational needs and develop tailored engineering solutions for surface and underground mining operations
• Collaboration: with internal teams, including process, structural, and electrical engineers, to ensure seamless project integration

Essential requirements and candidate background

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on mining operations, sustaining capital projects, bulk materials handling systems, and plant mechanical systems
• Demonstrated experience in both surface and underground mining projects, including equipment design, installation, and optimization
• Familiarity: industry standards such as CEMA, ISO, and DIN
• Familiarity: Sidewinder and/or Belt Analyst Conveyor Design Applications
• Knowledge: mining equipment and systems, including conveyors, crushers, chutes, pumps, and piping
• Registered as a Professional Engineer (P
• Eng.) in one or more provinces of Canada

Preferred experience and additional strengths

• Experience: developing bulk materials handling system solutions for greenfield projects
• Proficiency: mechanical design software and familiarity with FEA (Finite Element Analysis) and DEM (Discrete Element Method) tools
• Experience: bulk materials handing sustaining capital projects, including equipment upgrades, process optimizations, and plant modifications for both surface and underground environments
• Demonstrated experience in project management, including budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation

Location, schedule and contract conditions

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• Work arrangement: Hybrid
• Advertised location: Sudbury, ON, Canada

Pay and application dates

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Practical preparation: mechanical engineering

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Relevant skills

• ISO
• mechanical engineering
• process improvement
• maintenance
• compliance
• procurement
• stakeholder management
• mining projects
• problem resolution
• project management