Civil Designer - (Mine Waste Solutions)

Ausenco; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Career advancement

Wellness program

Job summary

Ausenco in Denver is hiring a Civil Designer to join our Mine Waste Solutions team. You will develop 3D civil/earthwork models and 2D drawings using Autodesk Civil 3D for tailings facilities and related infrastructure.

You will produce plans, profiles, sections, quantities and supporting documentation, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams. A bachelor’s in Civil Engineering Design and Drafting Technology and 5–10 years of civil design experience are essential, with strong English

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Design and Drafting Technology is essential.
• 5–10 years of civil design and drafting experience.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD 3D is required.
• Strong English communication skills are essential.
• Experience in construction or contract administration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop 3D civil/earthwork models and 2D drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D for tailings facilities and related infrastructure.
• Produce high-quality deliverables including plans, profiles, sections, quantity takeoffs and documentation.
• Coordinate with geotechnical, H&H, structural, mechanical, piping and electrical disciplines to integrate civil requirements.
• Mentor junior civil designers and drafters; support project planning and scheduling.
• Support civil design through all project phases from study through construction and operational support.

Skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor in Civil Engineering Design and Drafting Technology

Tools

AutoCAD 3D

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 Denver is growing. We are currently recruiting for a Civil Designer to join our Mine Waste Solutions division in our Denver office. As a Civil Designer, you will plan, develop, and quality check civil design work, produce 3D models, drawings and documentation for a project, and take-off quantities for estimating in critical project phases, from Study Phase Engineering to Detailed Engineering through Construction and into Operational Support. Bring your experience and gain additional experience across a variety of Mining commodities with a large variety of clients.

About The Role

• Develop 3D civil/earthwork models and 2D drawings using Autodesk Civil 3D for mine waste solutions projects largely tailored to tailings storage facilities (TSFs), waste rock dumps (WRDs), and heap leach facilities (HLFs) and related ancillary infrastructure such as ponds, channels, and roads.
• Produce high-quality engineering deliverables including plans, profiles, sections, quantity takeoffs, and supporting documentation, ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards, client requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Support civil design activities throughout all project phases and encompassing activities from site investigations through construction and operational support.
• Interface with other disciplines (geotechnical, H&H, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical) to ensure integration of requirements in civil drawings.
• Work under the direction of senior engineers and project leads to develop practical, constructible, and cost-effective civil designs while maintaining established drafting and modeling standards.
• Coordinate with clients, municipalities, agencies, and sub-consultants to expedite design completion.
• Develop and review design work within a small civil/structural design team for medium-sized projects.
• Assist with the preparation of engineering effort estimates, work plans, schedules and resource forecasts to support project planning and execution.
• Perform quality control reviews of civil design models, engineering drawings, and drafting deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project requirements.
• Mentor junior civil designers and drafters, to help provide on-the-job training for professional development.

About You

• A bachelor in Civil Engineering Design and Drafting Technology from a recognized college is essential to kickstart your career with us.
• We're looking for someone with 5 to 10 years of experience in civil design and drafting to bring valuable insights to our projects.
• Being proficient in AutoCAD 3D is a must, as it's a key tool in our design process.
• While not mandatory, having experience in construction or contract administration would be a great asset to our team.
• We value collaboration, so a demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of multi-functional project teams is crucial.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Superior time management, planning and ability to interact with clients.
• Ability to think "outside the box" to create innovative engineering and design solutions.
• Demonstrated report writing skills.

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:USD 88,000 - 100,000 per annum

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.