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Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Tailings and Mine Waste Leader to support the LATAM region based in Denver, CO.
This role combines technical leadership with business development responsibilities, making it a position that is pivotal in driving growth, ensuring technical excellence, and positioning AECOM as a leader in tailings and mine waste management across Peru and LATAM. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with clients, mentor staff, and drive strategic initiatives to expand our market presence in the tailings sector.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Technical Leadership
- Develop and implement a strategic vision for the tailings dam practice in Peru and LATAM, aligned with AECOM’s global goals and regional priorities.
- Perform the Lead Verifier quality review role on AECOM deliverables related to design, analysis, and construction oversight of tailings dams, embankments, and associated infrastructure.
- Lead the design, analysis, and construction oversight of tailings dams, embankments, and associated infrastructure.
- Prepare and review technical reports, drawings, and specifications to ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Ensure all projects meet or exceed regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and sustainability goals.
- Provide expert reviews of designs, reports, and specifications to ensure quality and consistency across projects.
- Work cross-regionally to develop and strengthen a mine tailings global practice.
Business Development (Seller Responsibilities)
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the tailings management sector across Peru and LATAM.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor for their tailings management needs.
- Lead proposal development, including scoping, budgeting, and preparing technical content.
- Collaborate with the marketing and business development teams to grow AECOM’s market share in the tailings sector.
- Represent AECOM at industry conferences, workshops, and client meetings to enhance visibility and thought leadership.
- Coordinate with North America tailings practice to develop staff and collaborate on projects for multinational clients.
Team Development and Mentorship
- Mentor and train junior and intermediate engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
- Provide technical reviews and guidance to ensure the quality and consistency of project deliverables.
Regulatory and Industry Advocacy
- Stay updated on evolving regulatory frameworks and industry guidelines, ensuring AECOM remains at the forefront of compliance.
- Advocate for best practices in tailings management within industry associations and regulatory bodies, contributing to the advancement of the field.
Key Competencies:
- Leadership: Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and serve as a mentor to junior staff.
- Business Acumen: Proven ability to identify and secure new business opportunities.
- Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of geotechnical principles, tailings dam design, and risk management.
- Client Focus: Strong relationship-building skills and a client-first mindset.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical reporting and client interactions.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering, with a strong focus on tailings dam design and management or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Demonstrated success in business development, including client relationship management and proposal preparation.
Preferred Qualifications
- 15+ years of experience in tailings-related geotechnical engineering.
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience with mine waste management, closure design, and water management for tailings facilities.
- Strong understanding of Canadian regulatory frameworks and industry guidelines (e.g., GISTM, CDA, ICMM, MAC).
- Experience serving as an Engineer of Record (EOR) for tailings dam projects globally.
- Familiarity with advanced numerical modeling techniques and software.
- Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to lead and inspire teams.
- Ability to communicate proficiently in both English and Spanish is an advantage.
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.
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.
Company Description
Work with Us. Change the World.
At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.
There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.
We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.
Job Description
AECOM is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Tailings and Mine Waste Leader to support the LATAM region based in Denver, CO.
This role combines technical leadership with business development responsibilities, making it a position that is pivotal in driving growth, ensuring technical excellence, and positioning AECOM as a leader in tailings and mine waste management across Peru and LATAM. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with clients, mentor staff, and drive strategic initiatives to expand our market presence in the tailings sector.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Technical Leadership
- Develop and implement a strategic vision for the tailings dam practice in Peru and LATAM, aligned with AECOM’s global goals and regional priorities.
- Perform the Lead Verifier quality review role on AECOM deliverables related to design, analysis, and construction oversight of tailings dams, embankments, and associated infrastructure.
- Lead the design, analysis, and construction oversight of tailings dams, embankments, and associated infrastructure.
- Prepare and review technical reports, drawings, and specifications to ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Ensure all projects meet or exceed regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and sustainability goals.
- Provide expert reviews of designs, reports, and specifications to ensure quality and consistency across projects.
- Work cross-regionally to develop and strengthen a mine tailings global practice.
Business Development (Seller Responsibilities)
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the tailings management sector across Peru and LATAM.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor for their tailings management needs.
- Lead proposal development, including scoping, budgeting, and preparing technical content.
- Collaborate with the marketing and business development teams to grow AECOM’s market share in the tailings sector.
- Represent AECOM at industry conferences, workshops, and client meetings to enhance visibility and thought leadership.
- Coordinate with North America tailings practice to develop staff and collaborate on projects for multinational clients.
Team Development and Mentorship
- Mentor and train junior and intermediate engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
- Provide technical reviews and guidance to ensure the quality and consistency of project deliverables.
Regulatory and Industry Advocacy
- Stay updated on evolving regulatory frameworks and industry guidelines, ensuring AECOM remains at the forefront of compliance.
- Advocate for best practices in tailings management within industry associations and regulatory bodies, contributing to the advancement of the field.
Key Competencies:
- Leadership: Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and serve as a mentor to junior staff.
- Business Acumen: Proven ability to identify and secure new business opportunities.
- Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of geotechnical principles, tailings dam design, and risk management.
- Client Focus: Strong relationship-building skills and a client-first mindset.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical reporting and client interactions.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering, with a strong focus on tailings dam design and management or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Demonstrated success in business development, including client relationship management and proposal preparation.
Preferred Qualifications
- 15+ years of experience in tailings-related geotechnical engineering.
- Master’s or Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Experience with mine waste management, closure design, and water management for tailings facilities.
- Strong understanding of Canadian regulatory frameworks and industry guidelines (e.g., GISTM, CDA, ICMM, MAC).
- Experience serving as an Engineer of Record (EOR) for tailings dam projects globally.
- Familiarity with advanced numerical modeling techniques and software.
- Strong project management skills, including budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to lead and inspire teams.
- Ability to communicate proficiently in both English and Spanish is an advantage.
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.
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.
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Tips for Finding E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Colorado
Focus on the Front Range tech corridor
Denver, Boulder, and Colorado Springs concentrate the majority of Colorado's E-3-eligible employers. Targeting companies headquartered or with major offices in these cities gives you access to the highest density of specialty occupation roles in the state.
Research aerospace and defense employers directly
Colorado is home to major aerospace operations including Lockheed Martin and Raytheon. Engineering and systems analysis roles at these employers frequently qualify as specialty occupations, and many have established immigration sponsorship processes worth approaching directly.
Use Migrate Mate to filter for verified E-3 roles
Browse E-3 sponsorship jobs in Colorado on Migrate Mate to surface roles from employers who have sponsored the visa before, saving time you'd otherwise spend researching each company's immigration history from scratch.
Target Colorado's clean energy and climate tech sector
The state's strong renewable energy industry employs environmental engineers, data analysts, and project managers in roles that commonly qualify for E-3 sponsorship. Boulder and Fort Collins are particularly active hubs for this sector.
Check university and research institution postings
Institutions like the University of Colorado and Colorado State University regularly sponsor specialty occupation roles in research, data science, and engineering. These employers tend to have in-house immigration infrastructure and familiarity with the E-3 process.
Approach mid-size companies, not just large corporates
Colorado has a large base of well-funded Series B and C startups, particularly in Denver and Boulder. Many have sponsored H-1B visa or E-3 workers before but won't appear in broad searches, making direct outreach and targeted platforms more effective than general job boards.
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Which industries in Colorado sponsor the most E-3 visas?
Technology, aerospace and defense, clean energy, and biotech account for the largest share of E-3 visa sponsorship activity in Colorado. Software engineering, systems engineering, and data science roles appear most frequently. Boulder's tech and life sciences cluster and Denver's growing financial technology sector also generate consistent demand for E-3-eligible specialty occupation positions.
Which cities in Colorado have the most E-3 sponsorship jobs?
Denver has the broadest concentration of E-3 sponsorship employers across technology, finance, and professional services. Boulder follows closely, driven by software, biotech, and climate technology companies. Colorado Springs has a strong aerospace and defense presence. Fort Collins contributes through its university research sector and engineering firms.
What types of roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship in Colorado?
Roles that require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field qualify as specialty occupations under the E-3. In Colorado, this commonly includes software engineers, data scientists, aerospace engineers, environmental engineers, financial analysts, and research scientists. Roles where any generalist degree satisfies the requirement, regardless of field, are less likely to qualify.
How do I find E-3 sponsorship jobs in Colorado?
Migrate Mate lists E-3 sponsorship jobs in Colorado filtered by employers with a history of sponsoring the visa, which removes much of the guesswork. Beyond that, reviewing DOL Labor Condition Application disclosure data at flag.dol.gov lets you identify which Colorado employers have filed E-3 LCAs in the past, giving you a targeted list of companies worth approaching directly.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 jobs in Colorado?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.