Civil Designer- Mine Waste Solutions

Ausenco

$88K — $100K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering Design and Drafting Technology required.
  • 5-10 years of experience in civil design and drafting preferred.
  • Proficiency in Autodesk Civil 3D is essential.
  • Experience in construction or contract administration is a plus.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in multi-functional teams is crucial.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English are necessary.
  • Superior time management and client interaction skills required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop 3D civil/earthwork models and 2D drawings for mine waste solutions.
  • Produce high-quality engineering deliverables including plans and documentation.
  • Support civil design activities throughout all project phases.
  • Interface with other disciplines to integrate requirements in civil designs.
  • Work under senior engineers to create cost-effective civil designs.
  • Coordinate with clients and agencies to expedite design completion.
  • Mentor junior designers to support professional development.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to gain experience across a variety of mining commodities.
  • Involvement in multiple project phases from study to operational support.
  • Exposure to a diverse range of clients and projects within the mining sector.
Full Job Description
Our team in Denver is growing. We are currently recruiting for a Civil Designer to join our Mine Waste Solutions division in our Denver office. As a Civil Designer, you will plan, develop, and quality check civil design work, produce 3D models, drawings and documentation for a project, and take-off quantities for estimating in critical project phases, from Study Phase Engineering to Detailed Engineering through Construction and into Operational Support. Bring your experience and gain additional experience across a variety of Mining commodities with a large variety of clients.

About the role:
  • Develop 3D civil/earthwork models and 2D drawings using Autodesk Civil 3D for mine waste solutions projects largely tailored to tailings storage facilities (TSFs), waste rock dumps (WRDs), and heap leach facilities (HLFs) and related ancillary infrastructure such as ponds, channels, and roads.
  • Produce high-quality engineering deliverables including plans, profiles, sections, quantity takeoffs, and supporting documentation, ensuring compliance with applicable industry standards, client requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
  • Support civil design activities throughout all project phases and encompassing activities from site investigations through construction and operational support.
  • Interface with other disciplines (geotechnical, H&H, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical) to ensure integration of requirements in civil drawings.
  • Work under the direction of senior engineers and project leads to develop practical, constructible, and cost-effective civil designs while maintaining established drafting and modeling standards.
  • Coordinate with clients, municipalities, agencies, and sub-consultants to expedite design completion.
  • Develop and review design work within a small civil/structural design team for medium-sized projects.
  • Assist with the preparation of engineering effort estimates, work plans, schedules and resource forecasts to support project planning and execution.
  • Perform quality control reviews of civil design models, engineering drawings, and drafting deliverables to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with project requirements.
  • Mentor junior civil designers and drafters, to help provide on-the-job training for professional development.

About You:
  • A bachelor in Civil Engineering Design and Drafting Technology from a recognized college is essential to kickstart your career with us.
  • We're looking for someone with 5 to 10 years of experience in civil design and drafting to bring valuable insights to our projects.
  • Being proficient in AutoCAD 3D is a must, as it's a key tool in our design process.
  • While not mandatory, having experience in construction or contract administration would be a great asset to our team.
  • We value collaboration, so a demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of multi-functional project teams is crucial.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Superior time management, planning and ability to interact with clients.
  • Ability to think "outside the box" to create innovative engineering and design solutions.
  • Demonstrated report writing skills.

Salary:USD 88,000 - 100,000 per annum

Expected Salary: Variation in salary is determined by factors such as qualifications, relevant years of experience, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

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