Assist in the planning, design, and execution of mining and mineral processing projects across various stages (feasibility, detailed design, and execution).
Coordinate and track engineering deliverables, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, and quality standards.
Interface with internal discipline leads, vendors, and contractors to support seamless project execution.
Monitor project progress, identify risks or deviations, and implement corrective actions in collaboration with the Project Manager.
Prepare technical reports, scopes of work, equipment specifications, and construction support documentation.
Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, constructability assessments, and other project assurance activities.
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client specifications.
Provide input to weekly and monthly reports
Promote a strong safety culture and adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards across all project phases.
Manage client relationships for potential and existing projects and interface directly with sub-consultants, and vendors
Participate and advance continuous improvements of Ausenco design standards, project management procedures, and other added value initiatives.
About You
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Mining Engineering (or related discipline).
5–8 years of experience in project engineering or EPCM environments, ideally within the mining and minerals industry.
Ability to work closely with Clients, Contractors, Project Managers, Construction Managers and Engineering discipline leads to develop packages for execution.
Familiarity with engineering tools, project controls, and scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD).
Strong understanding of project lifecycles, technical documentation, and design coordination.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
Knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME, ISO, API, or CSA) is an asset.
Estimating, Project Controls, Contract Management, Quality Management and/or Project Management experience is an asset.
Willingness to travel when required.
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.
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