Environmental economist Jobs in Glendale, AZ

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Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Mineral Economist to join our West Region and support the economic evaluation and financial analysis of mining projects across a range of commodities and development stages. In this role, you will contribute to high-impact advisory and technical studies by developing robust economic models, evaluating project viability, and translating complex technical inputs into clear, decision-focused financial insights. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced economists, engineers, and geoscientists in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment while supporting clients with investment decisions, project development strategies, and long-term value creation.

Key Responsibilities

• Economic Analysis

• Build, maintain, and update detailed financial and economic models to evaluate mining projects, including cash flow projections, NPV, IRR, and payback analyses.

• Analyze capital and operating costs, commodity pricing assumptions, production schedules, and economic drivers to assess project performance.

• Conduct sensitivity, scenario, and risk analyses to evaluate the robustness of project economics and identify key value drivers and risks.

• Support economic comparisons of alternative mine plans, development options, and operating strategies.

• Apply consistent assumptions, methodologies, and quality standards to ensure defensible and transparent economic analyses.

• Project Support and Integration

• Work closely with mining engineers, geologists, processing engineers, and environmental specialists to integrate technical inputs into economic and financial models.

• Support economic evaluations for scoping studies, prefeasibility studies, feasibility studies, and life-of-mine assessments.

• Contribute to advisory engagements, including project screening, option analysis, and strategic evaluations.

• Assist with due diligence activities and independent reviews by supporting economic workstreams and analysis.

• Support project teams in meeting schedule, quality, and client expectations.

• Reporting and Communication

• Prepare clear, well-structured client-facing reports, presentations, and technical memoranda summarizing economic analyses and findings.

• Present economic results and insights to internal teams and clients under the guidance of senior staff.

• Support the preparation of economic sections of technical studies and advisory deliverables.

• Assist with documentation of assumptions, methodologies, and results to ensure transparency and auditability.

• Collaborate with project managers and technical leads to ensure consistent messaging across deliverables.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline and 4+ years of relevant mineral economics, financial analysis, or project evaluation experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Preferred Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience supporting economic evaluation and financial analysis of mining or natural resources projects.

• Experience working in mining, natural resources, or a professional services or consulting environment.

• Strong analytical, quantitative, and financial modeling skills with attention to detail.

• Experience integrating technical project inputs into financial and economic assessments.

• Ability to communicate economic concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Additional Information

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $120000 to $150000.

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.

ReqID: J10150924

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: West

Career Area: Consulting Services

Work Location Model: Hybrid

Compensation: USD 120000 - USD 150000 - yearly