Lead Electrical Engineer - Mining & Metals (Hybrid)

Ausenco; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Hybrid work model

Parental leave benefits

Holistic wellness program

Accessible leadership

Job summary

Ausenco’s USA team is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design packages for mining projects, across greenfield and brownfield developments, in Tucson, AZ or Denver, CO. You will oversee design, integration, and compliance with IEC/IEEE/NEMA standards, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, review specifications, and support project management with scheduling and risk assessments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of electrical engineering experience, with mining/mineral processing or heavy industrial projects.
• Professional Engineer licence current or eligible by reciprocity in CO/AZ/NV/ID/SC.
• Strong understanding of large-scale electrical systems including substations, switchgear, VFDs, and power distribution networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage development of electrical deliverables across concept, FEED, detailed design, and execution.
• Provide technical direction for HV/LV power distribution, MCCs, substations, lighting, grounding and communication systems.
• Coordinate electrical design activities with other disciplines, procurement, and construction teams.
• Review and approve electrical specs, single-line diagrams, cable sizing, load calculations, equipment layouts, and procurement docs.
• Ensure outputs comply with IEC/IEEE/NEMA, safety regulations and client specs.
• Mentor and provide technical oversight to junior engineers and designers.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, FATs, and site inspections as needed.
• Support project management with schedule, cost tracking, progress reporting, and risk identification.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients on electrical engineering matters.
• Develop electrical designs, drawings and schedules for a wide range of clients.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical design

Mining industry knowledge

Project coordination

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

MSHA awareness

Job description

Ausenco’s USA team is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer to lead electrical design packages for mining projects, across greenfield and brownfield developments, in Tucson, AZ or Denver, CO. You will oversee design, integration, and compliance with IEC/IEEE/NEMA standards, coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams.

You will mentor junior engineers, review specifications, and support project management with scheduling and risk assessments.