Senior Civil Designer – Tucson or Denver

Ausenco Pty Ltd.; Colorado; Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in project delivery seeks a Senior Civil Designer for its Minerals & Metals business line. The ideal candidate will be responsible for preparing civil design models and drawings, participating in engineering processes, and mentoring junior staff. This position offers a hybrid work model, enabling work-life balance while contributing to innovative project solutions.

Benefits

Career advancement through technical training

Hybrid work model

Wellness program

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• 6 to 10 years of experience in civil design and drafting.
• Proficient in AutoCAD 2D drafting and Civil 3D.
• Experience in construction or contract administration is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 3D civil/earthwork models and 2D civil drawings.
• Ensure compliance with design standards and installation codes.
• Mentor junior civil designers and drafters.

Skills

AutoCAD 2D drafting

AutoCAD Civil 3D modeling

MicroStation

OpenRoads software

Collaboration

Education

Diploma in Civil Engineering Design and Drafting Technology

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 Senior Civil Designer to join our Minerals & Metals Business line in the Tucson or Denver office. As a Senior 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 and Construction. Bring your experience and gain additional experience across a variety of Mining commodities with a large variety of clients.

This is a full-time position with possible work from home options as per our global telework policy and may require at least three (3) days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned to the Tucson office or Denver office. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with function or project leadership.

About the Role

• Prepare 3D civil/earthwork models and 2D civil drawings for industrial and mining projects, including site plans, grading, drainage, roads, and parking lots.
• Produce detailed engineering drawings and documents, ensuring compliance with design standards and installation codes.
• Participate in formal engineering processes and site investigations for both front-end planning and detailed engineering phases.
• Interface with other disciplines (structural, mechanical, piping, electrical) to ensure integration of requirements in civil drawings.
• Liaise with engineers for direction, specifications, and feedback while maintaining consistent design drafting 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.
• Prepare civil design estimates and work plans in accordance with project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Review and check civil engineering sketches and drawings from designers and drafters.
• Mentor junior civil designers and drafters, to help provide on-the-job training for professional development.

About You

• A Diploma 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 6 to 10 years of experience in civil design and drafting to bring valuable insights to our projects.
• Being proficient in AutoCAD 2D drafting is a must, as it’s a key tool in our design process.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D modeling and design is also essential, helping us create detailed and accurate models.
• 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.
• If you have experience in structural and architectural design, that would be a fantastic addition to your skill set.
• Extensive experience with MicroStation and OpenRoads software for design and drafting will definitely set you apart.

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.

Join us and work a better way.

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