Senior Hydraulic Pipeline Engineer (Denver or Tucson)

Ausenco; Tucson (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ausenco is seeking a Senior Hydraulic Pipeline Engineer for roles in Denver or Tucson, with projects across North America and beyond. You will lead hydraulic pipeline design, perform steady state and transient calculations for mineral slurries and mine water, and guide junior engineers while delivering clear technical reports and budgets.

You bring a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering and 8–12 years of consulting experience, strong Excel skills, and a proven track record in client-facing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, Mining, or similar Engineering field.
• 8–12 years of experience in engineering consulting, EPC/EPCM, or similar.
• Expertise with hydraulic pipeline calculations, design, and operation.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with systems thinking.
• Experience in client-facing roles and mentorship

Responsibilities

• Define solutions and guide others in hydraulic pipeline design.
• Perform steady state and transient hydraulic calculations for slurries and mine water.
• Identify options, perform cost analysis, and justify engineering solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and review complex technical reports.
• Prepare scope of work and budgets; act as study manager when needed.

Skills

Hydraulic calculations

Engineering design

Excel proficiency

Mentorship/leadership

Client-facing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering

Tools

Navisworks

AFT

Excel

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.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Hydraulic Pipeline Engineer located in Denver or Tucson working on projects in North America, South America, and around the world.

About the Role

• Define solutions, guide others, prevent future issues, and influence strategy for hydraulic pipeline design.
• Perform steady state and transient hydraulic calculations for mineral and metals product slurries, tailings, and reclaimed mine water.
• Identify options and optimizations, perform tradeoffs and cost analysis, recommend and justify engineering solutions in our Global Consulting Pipelines group.
• Guide junior engineers in developing reports, specifications, and other technical documents that align with the project’s technical vision; review their work to ensure it contributes meaningful value and with attention to cross‑discipline impacts on the team. Author more complex technical documents.
• Prepare scope of work and budgets for new work for project managers or act as study manager.
• Represent the process hydraulic team on projects and collaborate with other multi-discipline teams consisting of engineers, designers and other specialists.
• Take initiative in identifying new project opportunities by networking with other Ausenco engineering groups, strengthening team capabilities and performance, and building client relationships.

About You

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Civil, Mining, or similar Engineering field.
• 8-12 years of previous experience working in an engineering consulting firm, EPC/EPCM firm, or similar environment.
• Expertise with hydraulic pipeline calculations, design, and operation.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with a systems level understanding of how and why designs decisions should be made.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required; experience with Navisworks, AFT, or other relevant engineering software is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability for mentorship, clear communication, and technical leadership.
• Familiarity with project planning and execution from early studies to FEED level and detailed design.
• Experience in client-facing roles.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proven team player committed to support the requirements of project groups.
• PE designation would be preferred

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: US$120,000 - US$140,000

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

Join us and work a better way.

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