Mechanical Engineer, Senior

Description

Job Summary: Ausenco is seeking a Senior Mechanical Civil Engineer to support the delivery of engineering tasks, validate calculations, and plan design work on complex projects, ensuring quality and value for the client. Key Highlights: 1. We redefine what's possible in complex projects and challenging environments. 2. We deliver innovative, high-value-added solutions. 3. We support individual growth and value your contribution. Ausenco is a fast-growing company with big ideas. We redefine what's possible on some of the world’s most complex projects and in the most challenging environments. We deliver innovative solutions through high-value-added consulting studies; project execution; asset operations; and maintenance optimization. With 21 offices across 9 countries and projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients, and communities. Our team in Chile is growing — we are currently recruiting a **Mechanical Engineer, Senior**. **About the Role** * Support the delivery of multiple engineering tasks. Seek guidance and support (especially from a technical perspective) and know when to request it. * Prepare, review, and validate calculation reports for critical mechanical systems and components. * Understand industry codes and standards, as well as relevant design criteria specific to the engineering discipline. * Provide technical direction and assign work to subordinate staff such as engineers, designers, drafters, technicians, and others assisting in the execution of specific tasks. * Plan, schedule, execute, and coordinate engineering design tasks, including complex features such as resolving design clashes within the project and managing difficult coordination requirements. * Plan and/or develop discipline-specific activities and deliverables (e.g., technical specifications, data sheets, reports, etc.). Recommend changes to activities, deliverables, or engineering processes as appropriate. * Define and recommend design methods, specifications, and performance or functional requirements for the Project. * Ensure that the discipline’s engineering designs align with the Project’s scope and objectives and comply with applicable discipline standards. * Execute/supervise required work using Ausenco’s standard application software and appropriate 3D design tools. Use engineering tools such as SmartPlant 3D and AutoCAD 2D and 3D or similar. * Understand the technical scope of the contract, obligations, commitments, incentives, and associated civil liabilities. * Ensure designs are safe, of the highest quality, and deliver optimal value for the client. * Conduct site visits to gather background information and identify relevant project data. * Independently manage technical matters, in accordance with instructions from your Discipline Lead or Principal, related to the discipline and interactions with clients, suppliers, regulators, and field personnel. **About You** * Mechanical Civil Engineer * 8–15 years of proven work experience in mining and industrial projects, either with engineering consulting firms or construction companies. * Proven experience using SmartPlant 3D and AutoCAD 2D and 3D software. * Experience in mining projects covering detailed engineering, EPCM or EPC projects, with emphasis on copper concentrator plants. * Willingness to travel to site locations. * Intermediate English language proficiency. **Why Ausenco?** We support individual growth, and our goal is to enable you to work in a way that leverages your strengths and meets your needs. Learn about the **Ausenco Value Proposition:** * **Compensation and Benefits:** Beyond a **competitive remuneration package**, you’ll have access to our **hybrid work model**, allowing you to balance office days with remote work. Enjoy benefits under our leave policies, including paid parental leave, and participate in corporate events and celebrations of key dates in a positive and engaging workplace. * **Growth and Development:** Receive ongoing support for your personal and professional development through technical training, mentoring programs, and frequent opportunities to build global professional networks. * **Balance and Wellbeing:** Adopt a proactive approach to your overall wellbeing. Access confidential counseling, health services, and a benefits program designed to support your needs. * **Recognition and Appreciation:** Participate in multi-directional forums fostering a culture of local and global recognition, where everyone is acknowledged for their contributions to the business and projects. * **Communication and Engagement:** Experience working in a dynamic company with global processes and collaborate directly with highly reputable industry leaders who value your contribution. Our people don’t settle for the status quo. If you’re entrepreneurial and want to help set a new sustainability standard, we’ll help you find your place. This means working with you to develop a career path and skillset aligned with your ambition. We’re proud of the work we do — and we do it within an **open, honest, and collaborative culture**. We have a track record of attracting visionary individuals who embrace challenges and deliver creative solutions for every project — and your voice is an important part of that conversation. As a global company, we believe in diversity and champion it in its broadest sense — gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, experience, nationality, ethnicity, language, religion, education, disability, skills, work styles, and location. Our workplace is built on trust and respect for the rights and opportunities of every individual. Join Ausenco and work in a better way. *(\#LI\-Remote, \#LI\-Hybrid, \#LI\-Onsite)\- Select according to need \+ LI–Recruiter code.*