Senior Pipeline Designer – Slurry & Water Infrastructure

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 is growing; we are currently recruiting for a Senior Pipeline Designer to join our specialist pipeline engineering team, preferably based in our Brisbane office, with Perth also considered.

This is an opportunity to join a highly experienced team specialising in slurry transportation systems and associated mining infrastructure. You will contribute to a diverse range of projects across Australia and internationally, including long-distance slurry pipelines, tailings systems, borefields and water supply infrastructure.

About the role

• Design and draft slurry, tailings and water pipeline systems for mining and resources projects.
• Develop pipeline alignments, profiles, layouts and associated civil infrastructure designs.
• Produce 3D models and detailed drawings using 12d Model and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Work closely with engineers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver practical, constructible designs.
• Contribute to projects from concept and feasibility through to detailed design and execution.
• For senior candidates, provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior designers.

About you

• Experience in pipeline and/or civil infrastructure design, ideally within mining, resources or EPC/EPCM environments.
• Proficiency in 12d Model and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D is highly desirable.
• Experience with slurry pipelines, tailings systems, borefields or water pipelines will be highly regarded.
• Strong understanding of pipeline alignments, profiles, 3D modelling and design deliverables.
• Relevant technical qualification or equivalent industry experience.
• A collaborative, proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• For senior applicants, experience leading design deliverables and mentoring junior team members is advantageous.

Why Ausenco?

We support individual growth and aim to allow you to work in a way that plays to your strengths. In addition to a competitive remuneration package, we offer:

• Career advancement – Be supported in your ongoing development with technical training, mentoring programs and frequent networking opportunities.
• Work Life Balance – Be empowered to enjoy your life outside of the office with flexible working hours, work from home arrangements and modern leave policies including paid parental leave and floating public holiday programs.
• Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access confidential services as a courtesy of Ausenco including online health and fitness programs, financial coaching, and confidential counselling services.
• Accessible leadership team – Work with highly reputable market 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 engineering design, 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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