Minerals & Metals Project Engineer | Mining & Processing

Ausenco Careers; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career advancement

Wellness program

Accessible leadership

Job summary

Ausenco is growing its US team and is recruiting for a Project Engineer to join the Minerals & Metals Business line in the Tucson or Denver office. You will support planning, coordination, and execution of capital and sustaining projects from concept through to implementation.

The role emphasizes meeting technical standards, budget, and schedule while collaborating across engineering, procurement, and construction. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, or Mining Engineering (or related discipline).
• 5–8 years of experience in project engineering or EPCM environments, ideally within the mining and minerals industry.
• Ability to work closely with Clients, Contractors, Project Managers, Construction Managers and Engineering discipline leads to develop packages for execution.
• Familiarity with engineering tools, project controls, and scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6, AutoCAD).
• Strong understanding of project lifecycles, technical documentation, and design coordination.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards (e.g., ASME, ISO, API, or CSA) is an asset.
• Estimating, Project Controls, Contract Management, Quality Management and/or Project Management experience is an asset.
• Willingness to travel when required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, design, and execution of mining and mineral processing projects across various stages (feasibility, detailed design, and execution).
• Coordinate and track engineering deliverables, ensuring alignment with project scope, schedule, and quality standards.
• Interface with internal discipline leads, vendors, and contractors to support seamless project execution.
• Monitor project progress, identify risks or deviations, and implement corrective actions in collaboration with the Project Manager.
• Prepare technical reports, scopes of work, equipment specifications, and construction support documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, constructability assessments, and other project assurance activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client specifications.
• Provide input to weekly and monthly reports
• Promote a strong safety culture and adherence to health, safety, and environmental (HSE) standards across all project phases.
• Manage client relationships for potential and existing projects and interface directly with sub-consultants, and vendors
• Participate and advance continuous improvements of Ausenco design standards, project management procedures, and other added value initiatives.

Job description

Ausenco is growing its US team and is recruiting for a Project Engineer to join the Minerals & Metals Business line in the Tucson or Denver office. You will support planning, coordination, and execution of capital and sustaining projects from concept through to implementation.

The role emphasizes meeting technical standards, budget, and schedule while collaborating across engineering, procurement, and construction. Travel may be required.