About the role

• Contribute to the analysis, design, and review of mining infrastructure, including tailings storage facilities (TSFs), waste rock dumps (WRDs), heap leach pads, and associated systems across all project phases.
• Collaborate with senior, intermediate, and junior team members within the Mine Waste Solutions practice.
• Provide technical input and support in the review of geotechnical and tailings deliverables from conceptual studies through detailed design and construction stages.
• Support Engineer of Record (EoR) responsibilities on mining projects, contributing to design oversight, documentation, and compliance.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment, quality, and timely delivery of project outputs.
• Offer technical guidance and share knowledge with team members to support project execution and professional development.
• Conduct technical reviews of engineering reports, analyses, and designs to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary proposals, supporting technical content and client-focused solutions.
• Participate in the design, analysis, and construction support of dam and tailings infrastructure projects.
• Engage with clients to support project delivery from early-stage studies through operations and closure.
• Support the development of technical staff through mentoring and knowledge sharing, particularly in geotechnical and tailings design methodologies.
• Participate in internal knowledge-sharing initiatives, technical discussions, and industry events to promote continuous improvement.
• Travel to project sites and, when required, to regional or international offices to support project execution and client interaction.
  

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering,  Mining, Geological Engineering, or a related field.
• A Master’s degree in Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related field is considered an asset.
• Solid experience in the analysis and design of mining facilities, including waste rock dumps (WRDs), tailings storage facilities (TSFs), heap leach pads, and related infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of international guidelines and standards (e.g., CDA, GISTM, ICOLD, among others).
• Experience supporting and conducting field investigation programs and interpreting laboratory testing results.
• Relevant experience contributing to multidisciplinary projects and familiarity with TSF operations.
• Exposure to the supervision and/or construction of mining facilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams and clients; Spanish is considered an asset.

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.

Join us and work a better way.