Project Engineer (Minerals & Metals)

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 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 the US is growing. We are currently recruiting for a Project Engineer to join our Minerals & Metals Business line in the Tucson or Denver office. We are seeking a results-driven Project Engineer to support the planning, coordination, and execution of capital and sustaining projects from concept through to implementation. The Project Engineer plays a key role in ensuring engineering deliverables meet technical standards, budget expectations, and project timelines, while supporting multidisciplinary collaboration across engineering, procurement, and construction functions. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to complex, high-impact projects in the mining and mineral processing sectors, with career growth opportunities across a global project delivery organization.

About the Role

• 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.

About You

• 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.

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
• 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: $100,000-$115,000

Salary isdeterminedby factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.