If you’re like us, you don’t have much time for the way things are.

Ausenco is a global company redefining what’s possible. Our team is based across 22 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide. Combining our deep technical expertise with a 30-year track record, we deliver innovative, value-add consulting studies, project delivery, asset operations and maintenance solutions to the mining & metals, oil & gas, and industrial sectors.

Join our team and be part of an exciting execution-phase project in the North American mining industry. You'll play a key role in critical project phases, from Basic Engineering and Detailed Engineering to Construction, gaining hands-on experience across a variety of commodities. This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

The Design QA/QC Manager is responsible for establishing, implementing, and enforcing quality assurance and quality control standards across all engineering and design deliverables. This role ensures the accuracy, consistency, and constructability of 2D drawings and 3D models, while leading continuous improvement of drafting and modelling practices across the organization.

The position works closely with engineering, drafting, 3D modeling, and project management teams to ensure deliverables and other design outputs meet internal standards, client requirements, and applicable codes and regulations.

About the role

• Develop, maintain, and enforce QA/QC standards, procedures, and checklists for engineering, 2D drafting and 3D modeling deliverables.
• Review engineering deliverables, drawings and models for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance with project and company standards.
• Ensure adherence to relevant standards and specifications.

• Identify recurring quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.

• Establish and maintain drafting and modeling standards (layering, naming, symbology, annotations, families/blocks, templates).

• Ensure version control, document control, and proper use of model/drawing/document revisions.

• Lead and mentor team members on quality expectations and best practices.
• Perform QA/QC audits and provide constructive feedback to engineering and design teams.

• Support onboarding and training related to drafting and modelling quality.

• Oversee proper use of CAD tools.
• Collaborate with engineering leadership on workflow optimization and design automation initiatives.

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, accuracy, and standardization.

• Work closely with Project Managers and Engineering Managers to align quality expectations with project schedules.
• Support internal and external audits related to engineering and design quality.

• Act as the focal point for design-related quality issues raised by clients or internal stakeholders.

About you

• 15+ years of experience in engineering design, drafting, or modeling roles.
• Strong expertise in both 2D drafting and 3D modeling workflows.
• In-depth knowledge of Hexagon Smart plant tools.
• Proven experience developing and enforcing engineering design standards.
• Expert-level understanding of CAD standards.
• Strong knowledge of drawing/model review processes.
• Familiarity with model coordination, clash detection, and data integrity principles.
• Understanding of applicable engineering codes, regulations, and industry standards.
• Proficiency in document management and revision control best practices.

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: $125,000 - $160,000 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. 

Join us and work a better way.

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