Job Description - Senior Mechanical Engineer (AUS0008XH)

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 global realm is growing; we are currently recruiting for a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our Team in Burlington .

About the opportunity

Are you a Senior Mechanical Engineer looking for an opportunity to showcase your entrepreneurial spirit by helping to build a business and lead a high-performing team? In this role, you will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of technically challenging projects.

You will have strong leadership potential and experience working collaboratively on interdisciplinary teams. You’re committed to delivering high-quality work to Ausenco’s existing clients as well as pursuing new opportunities. You are looking for new opportunities to grow your career within a company that shares your values and is strongly innovative.

About the role

• Deliver mechanical engineering design according to required timeframes and standards by supervising the performance of mechanical engineers, reviewing deliverables, and providing high-level technical expertise;
• Facilitate the purchase of appropriate equipment by specifying requirements and assisting procurement with the purchase of equipment;
• Contribute to the cost-efficient delivery of mechanical engineering by managing the man-hour budget and reviewing and approving mechanical capital cost estimates, recommending alternative approaches where possible;
• Take on a mechanical lead role on major projects; including managing engineers and designers and organizing mechanical work on the project, managing project budget and schedule, and reporting mechanical activities internally and to the client;
• Assist the development and review of relevant mechanical contracts by providing advice and input as required;
• Issue drawings and engineering deliverables for construction by working with engineers and designers;
• Motivate engineers and other project team members towards superior performance by supporting daily performance and providing ongoing mentoring and training.

About You

• 10+ years mechanical design engineering experience in a relevant industry, e.g. mining, mineral processing, materials handling, preferable with gold and copper;
• Ability to resolve most technical issues in an efficient manner utilizing personal knowledge, external consultants, and in-house experience;
• Good knowledge of CAD, 3D software, and MS Office;
• Knowledge of multi-discipline engineering;
• Commitment to mentoring and coaching of personnel;
• Proven ability to manage, motivate and influence employees at all levels;
• Strong analytical skills;
• Well-developed written and oral skills;
• Ability to prioritize tasks for the design team and manage time effectively.

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 market 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.