Job Overview :
Employer : Ausenco (recruited by IAG)
Functions : Engineering, Design, and Related Project Support (Mining & Minerals)
Levels : Intermediate, Senior, Lead / Principal, Management
Disciplines : Mechanical, Piping, Civil / Earthworks, Structural / Architectural (CSA), Electrical, Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), Process / Metallurgy (incl. SX / EW), Project / Study Management, Project Engineering, CAD Coordination, Mechanical / Structural / E&I / Civil Design, plus related project controls / procurement / document control.
Key Responsibilities :
Deliver engineering and design work from studies (scoping / PFS / FS) through FEED and detailed design; support construction and commissioning as needed.
- Produce and review discipline deliverables (e.g., PFDs / H&M / P&IDs; equipment specs; calculations; layouts; 3D models; drawings; I&C narratives / C&E / loops; single-lines and power distribution; grading / earthworks models; civil and structural packages).
- Interface with multi-discipline teams (process, mechanical, piping, CSA, electrical, I&C, procurement, controls) to meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality targets.
- Engage vendors (RFQs / specs / tech evals), participate in HAZOPs / model reviews, and contribute to constructability and safety-in-design.
- For lead / manager tracks : plan / assign work, mentor teams, manage budgets / hours, coordinate with clients, and ensure compliance with codes / standards.
Duty stations & travel
Engineers (U.S.-based) : Duty station(s) per Work Order (primarily Colorado and Nevada), with periodic travel to sites / offices as needed.Designers & certain support roles : Typically Mexico-based (remote or nearshore) with occasional travel if requested.Always confirm primary worksite address(es) and any rotation / multi-site expectations during the hiring process.Work authorization & visas
Engineers (U.S.-based) : Mexican citizens may be eligible for TN status under USMCA for qualifying engineer roles. Ausenco Legal leads all TN filings. IAG will collect TN-readiness documents (degree / transcripts + translations, résumé, passport, etc.). Some roles may require / strongly prefer a U.S. PE license-indicate your status.
Designers / Support roles (Mexico-based) : Hired in Mexico; no TN required.
Minimum qualifications (varies by role / level)
Education : Bachelor's in a relevant engineering discipline (Mechanical, Civil, Structural, Electrical, Electronics, Chemical / Process) for engineering roles; technical diploma / certificate for design roles.Experience : Typically 2-5+ years for intermediate, 6-10+ for senior, 10-15+ for lead / principal / manager. Mining / mineral processing or heavy industrial EPC / EPCM experience is highly valued.Tools (role-dependent) : AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Plant 3D, SmartPlant / SPI / S3D, Navisworks / BIM 360; MetSim / SysCAD (process); Primavera P6 and EcoSys / PRISM (controls); MS Project / Power BI; general office suite.Standards : Familiarity with applicable codes (e.g., ASME, AISC / ASCE, API / ISO, IEEE / NEMA, NEC / IEC).Communication : Professional English (B2+). Spanish a plus.Preferred qualifications
Mining & minerals project experience (e.g., copper / gold concentrators; SX / EW; POX; materials handling; tailings / earthworks).Licensure : EIT / FE; PE in relevant U.S. state(s) (varies by role; some lead roles may require it).Leadership : Multi-office coordination, mentoring, client-facing delivery, proposal support.