Senior Project Engineer

Ausenco; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Hybrid work model

Wellness program

Leadership accessibility

Job summary

Ausenco in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead a range of mining and minerals projects across client bases. You will act as Project Engineer and Contracts Package Engineer, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and interfacing with clients, contractors and sub-consultants to deliver critical project milestones.

We expect 10+ years in mining or industrial capital projects, a 4-year engineering degree, strong communication skills and a willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 4-year Engineering degree or related technical degree or diploma.
• 10+ years of experience in the development, delivery and/or operation of mining, mineral processing projects, or other major industrial capital projects.
• 3+ years field construction experience and management of contractors.
• Desire to join a highly technical team delivering value-added solutions.
• Ability to work with Clients, Contractors, Project Managers and discipline leads to develop execution packages.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Experience with an engineering consulting practice or field engineering is an asset.
• Estimating, Project Controls, Contracts Management or Project Management experience is an asset.
• Willingness to travel, including periodic travel to Vancouver if residing elsewhere.

Responsibilities

• Act as Project Engineer for a variety of assignments across Ausenco’s client base.
• Act as Contracts Package Engineer and develop contract packages for NA client base.
• Develop contract packages with engineering input and engage contractors.
• Prepare project implementation documentation, execution strategy and procurement/contract packaging strategy.
• Coordinate multi-discipline engineering efforts for timely deliverables.
• Manage interfaces between engineering, procurement, logistics, contracts and construction.
• Monitor cost, progress and schedule reports and drive corrective actions.
• Provide input to weekly and monthly reports.
• Manage client relationships and interface with sub-consultants and vendors.
• Participate in continuous improvement of Ausenco design standards and project management procedures.

Skills

Project management

Contract management

Quality management

Estimating

Project controls

Travel flexibility

Education

Engineering degree or related technical degree or diploma

Job description

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 26 offices in 15 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

Our team in Canada is growing. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Project Engineer to join our Minerals and Metals Business line in the Vancouver office.

About The Role

• Act as Project Engineer for a variety of assignments across Ausenco’s client base
• Act as Contracts Package Engineer for a variety of assignments across Ausenco’s North American client base.
• Develop contract packages with engineering input, engage contractors, evaluate packages and manage contract development into execution.
• Participate in the development and administration of project implementation documentation, execution strategy, and/or procurement and contract packaging strategy
• Coordinate multi-discipline engineering efforts for timely preparation, evaluation, and recommendation of project deliverables
• Manage interfaces between engineering / procurement / logistics / contracts and the construction team to resolve issues impeding contractor progress
• Monitor project cost, progress and schedule reports and coordinate action plans to correct deviations from plan
• Provide input to weekly and monthly reports
• Manage client relationships for potential and existing projects and interface directly with sub-consultants, and vendors
• Participate and advance continuous improvement of Ausenco design standards, project management procedures, and other added value initiatives

About You

• 4-year Engineering degree or related technical degree or diploma
• 10+ years of experience in the development, delivery and/or operation of mining, mineral processing projects, or other major industrial capital projects
• 3+ years field construction experience and management of contractors.
• Desire to become part of a highly technical team providing ingenious and value-added solutions to our customers
• Ability to work closely with Clients, Contractors, Project Managers, Construction Managers and Engineering discipline leads to develop packages for execution.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, are essential
• Demonstrated ability to think "out of the box" to provide our clients with innovative & value-added solutions
• Experience with an engineering consulting practice or field engineering experience is an asset
• Estimating, Project Controls, Contracts Management, Quality Management and/or Project Management experience is an asset
• Willingness to travel when required, including periodic travel to Vancouver if residing elsewhere.

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: $145,000 - $175,000

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.,