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 Principal Geotechnical Engineer. The role is ideally based in Tucson, Arizona but flexible to other locations in North America.

You will have the opportunity to work on engineering and geotechnical projects in a multi-discipline project team environment. In addition to your technical role, you'll have the opportunity to play a role in the development of new business opportunities and develop collaborative working relationships with other Ausenco offices.

About the role

• Provide technical leadership in advancing construction and closure practices for global mining projects, with a focus on design of tailings and waste storage facilities.
• Offer guidance, mentorship, and technical expertise to the geotechnical team.
• Collaborate with key project stakeholders to review and approve project execution strategies and engineering plans.
• Coordinate technical reviews as outlined in operating procedures and project execution plans.
• Engage in effective communication with clients to understand their needs and explore alternative solutions.
• Cultivate a customer focused team culture that fosters openness, trust, empowerment, innovation, teamwork, and high-quality performance to ensure client satisfaction.
• Facilitate technical discussions with third parties (customers, suppliers, regulators) to facilitate informed technical decisions.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in civil or Geotechnical Engineering; a post graduate degree (in Geotechnical or related discipline) is an asset.
• 15+ years of relevant experience and demonstrated management of projects related to geotechnical investigations and design.
• Expertise in mining operations, tailings and mine waste management, slope stability, and dam/tailings storage facility foundation characteristics.
• Project Management skills, with an ability to track timelines, meet budgets and schedules.
• 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.
• 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.