Senior Project Engineer - Minerals and Metals

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.

We are currently seeking an energetic and enthusiastic

Senior Project Engineer

to join our team.

About the role

Effectively manage office or onsite activities to ensure the successful delivery of the project on time, to budget and in accordance with Ausenco’s objectives.

Ensure that the project runs according to project plans with appropriately skilled staff available at the required times to complete tasks.

Lead a team of engineers and technical support personnel in completing the assigned scope.

Manage the work in accordance with the project schedule and the project budget.

Managing effectively scope changes and trends – actively identify quantity, cost and time trends and manage the change process.

Maintain a professional and functional relationship with client personnel.

Demonstrate unwavering dedication to safety and proven ability to achieve deadlines.

About you

Engineering degree from a recognized tertiary institute or equivalent experience.

Proven experience working in mining and minerals projects, ideally execution of mineral processing plants.

Minimum 8 years EPCM / EPC experience including supervision of contractors and field personnel.

Substantial exposure to project scheduling, planning, cost control, estimating and reporting.

Outstanding communication skill and ability to develop rapport with internal and external stakeholders.

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

Ability to travel to site as required.

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:

$120,000 - $155,000 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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