Project Engineer (Minerals & Metals)

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.

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.

Benefits

• Career advancement – technical training, mentorship initiatives, and networking opportunities.
• Holistic approach to wellness – confidential counselling, information services, and a benefits program supporting health & wellness.
• Accessible leadership team – work with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution.
• Entrepreneurial spirit supported – help developing a unique career path and skillset to match your ambition.
• Open, honest, cooperative culture that values your voice.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion across gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, colour, language, religion, location, disability, education, skills, working styles, and time availability.
• Work environments based on mutual trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual.

Pay

Salary range: $100,000‑$115,000 (determined by qualifications, relevant experience, and market conditions).