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.

Working within the Earth & Environment team the primary focus for the Director of Water Resources includes project delivery and direction, provision of technical expertise in water resources engineering design, business development, understanding and maintaining our key client relationships, training and mentoring of junior staff and active development of new client relationships and opportunities in line with our strategy. This role is predominantly within the mining business, with the potential to also work with other local sectors, including infrastructure and land development.

About the role: 

• Provide senior technical direction, review, and sign-off of work within your area of professional practise
• Deliver practice-leading consulting services to internal and external clients in the areas of conceptual model development, hydraulics, engineering design, mine water management, stormwater management, flood-lines, hydrology, water conservation and demand management, water balances and mine water management
• Direct and review water resource aspects of a range of international mining and water resources projects, including environmental assessments, environmental permitting, and engineering design projects
• Climatic, hydrological, and hydraulic assessments, including fieldwork, data management, data analysis, and modelling
• Integrated water management plans and completing conceptual design of water management infrastructure
• Water balance modelling to assess water management solutions and to estimate water demand, treatment, storage, and discharge volumes
• Pre-feasibility, feasibility and detailed designs of water management infrastructure (e.g. open channels, sewers, culverts, spillways, energy dissipators, holding and settling ponds, pumping systems) including capital and operating cost estimates
• Dam break analyses of water and tailings dams, including developing inundation maps, delineating self-rescue zones and classifying dams in terms of risk to population, property and the environment
• Dilution and assimilative capacity assessments of surface water receivers of effluent
• Assist with developing projects and services which support climate change reporting, resilience and adaptation, including nature-based solutions
• Participate in and direct multi-disciplinary project teams on local, regional and international consulting projects
• Manage and grow a team of water resources professionals across North America; and
• Manage business financial KPIs to meet Ausenco metrics. 

About you: 

• You are entrepreneurial in nature, have previous experience in leading complex projects, and are a client focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced team-approach environment. You have a strong understanding of the mining sector and the regulatory environment within North America.

  • Related technical qualifications including relevant undergraduate degree in Biology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or another related field.
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, hydrology or a related field / postgraduate qualification in engineering or environmental management.
  • Professional Designation.
  • Proactive approach in technical service delivery.
  • 15+ years experience in developing client relationships and contributing to business and market share growth.
  • Ability to operate within and guide high performing teams.
  • Track record of winning work.
  • Developed project delivery and direction experience.
  • Strong people skills and an ability to work in a team environment.
  • Experience in leading, mentoring, and training staff both in projects and performance management.
  • Demonstrated track record of risk, financial and budget management.
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.

 We’re committed to a fair and human hiring process. All applications are reviewed by a member of our team and are not automatically screened or rejected by AI.

Why Ausenco?

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

• Career advancement - Embark on a journey of continuous growth through technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities
• Work Life Balance – Experience the best of both worlds with our hybrid work model, allowing you to balance office days with working from home; and progressive parental leave benefits to foster family needs and professional life
• Holistic approach to wellness – Take a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access to confidential counselling, information services and a benefits program that supports your health & wellness
• Accessible leadership team – 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.

Salary range: $160,000 - $210,000 annually

Expected Salary: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Due to the organizational impact and level of responsibility associated with this role, the successful candidate will be required to complete a comprehensive background check as part of our standard hiring process for senior level and/or safety-sensitive roles. The check will be conducted in compliance with applicable privacy and employment legislation.

Join us and work a better way.

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