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Geotechnical Engineer, Junior

  • Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
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Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what’s possible in some of the world’s most complex projects and toughest environments. Delivering innovative, value-add consulting, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions is what we do. From 21 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

Our team in Brazil is growing, we are currently recruiting for a Geotechnical Engineer, Junior to join our Consulting Business line in the in Belo Horizonte - MG office.

 

About the role: 

  • Analysis & Engineering Support: Support stability analyses for slopes, waste dumps, embankments, and tailings structures using appropriate software. Assist in the development of geotechnical models (conceptual and numerical). Perform basic geotechnical calculations—settlement, bearing capacity, material characterization, seepage, shear strength interpretation, compaction, etc. Participate in geotechnical risk assessments and support compliance with mine design criteria and regulatory requirements.
  • Reporting & Documentation:Prepare technical notes, field logs, inspection reports, and instrumentation summaries. 
  • Support preparation of design deliverables (drawings, memos, design briefs, calculations): Maintain organized datasets (lab results, survey data, instrument records).
  • Collaboration & Internal Support: Work closely with senior geotechnical and tailings engineers on design, monitoring, and construction oversight. Coordinate with other Ausenco teams to gather data and support integrated solutions. Attend project meetings and contribute to design discussions

About you: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering;
  • Master’s or Postgraduate degree in Geotechnical Engineering is a plus; 
  • 1 years of experience in the geotechnical field working in similar role; 
  • CREA registration in Brazil; 
  • Soil mechanics fundamentals: shear strength, consolidation, compaction, permeability, classification; 
  • Understanding of mine waste materials (waste rock, tailings, saprolite/soft soils) and their behavior; 
  • Experience or exposure to slope stability, seepage, and settlement analysis; 
  • Ability to interpret lab and field test results; 
  • Slope stability: GeoStudio (Slope/W), Rocscience Slide2/Slide3; 
  • Seepage & consolidation: SEEP/W, SIGMA/W; 
  • CAD and drafting: AutoCAD, Civil 3D.
  • GIS: ArcGIS or QGIS; 
  • Data analysis: Excel (advanced), Power BI, Python (optional but beneficial);
  • Ability to produce technically sound, well‑structured memos and reports; 
  • Competency in managing datasets, validating measurements, and identifying anomalous trends; 
  • Clear communication (written and verbal) for cross-disciplinary collaboration; 
  • Strong willingness to learn and take direction; 
  • Attention to detail in fieldwork and reporting;
  • Proactive problem-solving with safety-first mindset;
  • Ability to work in remote or field environments; 
  • Proficient English Level.

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths and cover your needs. Get to know our value proposition:

  • Compensation and work life balance – Beyond a competitive remuneration package. Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home. Enjoy the benefits of modern leave policies including paid parental leave and celebrate with us special holidays.
  • Career advancement - Be supported in your ongoing development with technical training, mentoring programs and frequent networking opportunities.
  • Balance and Wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, health services and a benefits program that supports your needs.
  • Recognition and Appreciation - Participate in multidirectional spaces where a culture of local and global recognition is fostered, where everyone is recognized for their contribution to the business and projects.
  • Communication and Commitment – Live the experience of working in a dynamic company with global processes and work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.

Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to help set a new standard in sustainability, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.

We’re proud of the work we do, and we do it within a culture that is open, honest, and cooperative. We have a history of attracting visionary people who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project, and your voice is an important part of the conversation.

As a global company we embrace and encourage diversity in its fullest sense – gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles and time availability. Our work environments are based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Join us and work a better way.

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