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 Consulting team is growing; we are currently recruiting for a Practice Leader, Geotechnical Engineering. The role is ideally based in Tucson, Arizona but flexible to other locations in North America.

We are looking for a Technical Expert in Tailings / Geotechnical Engineering to join our team as a Global Practice Leader. You will work on a variety of interesting and challenging projects across North and South America. With experience in the mining sector, you bring scientific/technical mastery, sophisticated regulatory understanding, leadership skills, business acumen, and an entrepreneurial spirit along with a keen interest in growing and evolving the business, leading teams, and mentoring staff.

About the role

• Provide leadership to our strategic initiative to grow tailings / geotechnical engineering capabilities globally, predominantly in the mining sector.
• Develop and maintain key client relationships and support growth of the team and business across North and South America.
• Direct and perform highly complex or specialized aspects of the work while collaborating with project managers and overseeing projects involving multiple service areas and subcontracts as well as stakeholder, client and / or schedule challenges.
• Provide expert support and advice within and outside of the organization.
• • Mentor and develop staff, specially on geotechnical investigation, mining infrastructures design, foundations design, geotechnical analyses, seismic hazards studies, and preparation of construction drawings and specifications.

About you

• Recognized as an expert in tailings / geotechnical engineering with a dedication to and passion for your discipline.
• Minimum of 20 years of relevant experience working in a consulting engineering or mining industry environment
• Demonstrated experience working on domestic and global projects related to tailings management in the mining industry.
• Registered engineer in Canada and USA, being able to sign off as QP.
• Consulting acumen, including an entrepreneurial spirit, strong self-direction, and overarching belief in client satisfaction.
• Strong people skills and an ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to think critically and problem solve.
• Experience in leading, mentoring, and training staff.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills, with proficiency in a second language including French or Spanish is an advantage.

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.