Ausenco
Lead Electrical Engineer (Minerals & Metals) - Tucson
Ausenco - Tucson, Arizona, United States, 85718
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Ausenco 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 team in the US is growing. We are currently recruiting for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Minerals & Metals Business line in the Tucson office.
Ausenco is seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Mining & Minerals business unit in our Tucson office. In this role, you will be responsible for the leadership, coordination, and delivery of electrical engineering packages for complex mining and mineral processing projects, across both greenfield and brownfield developments. The Lead Electrical Engineer will oversee all aspects of electrical design and integration, ensuring compliance with industry standards, client requirements, and internal quality frameworks. This is a key leadership position that involves technical mentoring, client interfacing, and close collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
About The Role
Lead and manage the development of electrical engineering deliverables across all project phases (concept, FEED, detailed design, and execution). Provide technical direction for the design of HV and LV power distribution, motor control centers (MCCs), substations, lighting, earthing, and communication systems. Coordinate electrical design activities with other disciplines, procurement, and construction teams to ensure seamless project execution. Review and approve electrical specifications, single-line diagrams, cable sizing, load calculations, equipment layouts, and procurement documents. Ensure engineering outputs comply with applicable codes (e.g., IEC, IEEE, NEMA), safety regulations, and client specifications. Mentor and provide technical oversight to junior and intermediate electrical engineers and designers. Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, FATs, and site inspections as needed. Support project management with schedule and cost tracking, progress reporting, and risk identification. Serve as a key point of contact for clients on electrical engineering matters. Develop electrical designs, drawings and schedules including preliminary, schematic, general arrangement, detailed design, tender and construction drawings for a wide range of clients. Ability to lead the preparation of drawings and utilization of CAD aided design software for the creation of single line diagrams, motor schematics and wiring, general arrangements, distribution panels, grounding, lighting, fire alarm, cable raceway and installation design. Work as Engineer of Record to stamp engineering deliverables and sign off projects. Visit project sites to conduct assessments of existing electrical systems, and to inspect new installations.
About You
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution; Chartered Engineer (CPEng, PE, or equivalent) preferred. 10+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a lead or senior engineering capacity on mining, mineral processing, or heavy industrial projects. Strong understanding of electrical systems for large-scale industrial facilities, including substations, switchgear, VFDs, and power distribution networks. Familiarity with instrumentation, controls, SCADA, and schematic/wiring is an asset. Demonstrated leadership in coordinating multidiscipline design teams in an EPC/EPCM environment. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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.
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Ausenco 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 team in the US is growing. We are currently recruiting for a Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Minerals & Metals Business line in the Tucson office.
Ausenco is seeking a highly experienced and technically proficient Lead Electrical Engineer to join our Mining & Minerals business unit in our Tucson office. In this role, you will be responsible for the leadership, coordination, and delivery of electrical engineering packages for complex mining and mineral processing projects, across both greenfield and brownfield developments. The Lead Electrical Engineer will oversee all aspects of electrical design and integration, ensuring compliance with industry standards, client requirements, and internal quality frameworks. This is a key leadership position that involves technical mentoring, client interfacing, and close collaboration with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
About The Role
Lead and manage the development of electrical engineering deliverables across all project phases (concept, FEED, detailed design, and execution). Provide technical direction for the design of HV and LV power distribution, motor control centers (MCCs), substations, lighting, earthing, and communication systems. Coordinate electrical design activities with other disciplines, procurement, and construction teams to ensure seamless project execution. Review and approve electrical specifications, single-line diagrams, cable sizing, load calculations, equipment layouts, and procurement documents. Ensure engineering outputs comply with applicable codes (e.g., IEC, IEEE, NEMA), safety regulations, and client specifications. Mentor and provide technical oversight to junior and intermediate electrical engineers and designers. Participate in design reviews, HAZOPs, FATs, and site inspections as needed. Support project management with schedule and cost tracking, progress reporting, and risk identification. Serve as a key point of contact for clients on electrical engineering matters. Develop electrical designs, drawings and schedules including preliminary, schematic, general arrangement, detailed design, tender and construction drawings for a wide range of clients. Ability to lead the preparation of drawings and utilization of CAD aided design software for the creation of single line diagrams, motor schematics and wiring, general arrangements, distribution panels, grounding, lighting, fire alarm, cable raceway and installation design. Work as Engineer of Record to stamp engineering deliverables and sign off projects. Visit project sites to conduct assessments of existing electrical systems, and to inspect new installations.
About You
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution; Chartered Engineer (CPEng, PE, or equivalent) preferred. 10+ years of relevant electrical engineering experience, with a minimum of 5 years in a lead or senior engineering capacity on mining, mineral processing, or heavy industrial projects. Strong understanding of electrical systems for large-scale industrial facilities, including substations, switchgear, VFDs, and power distribution networks. Familiarity with instrumentation, controls, SCADA, and schematic/wiring is an asset. Demonstrated leadership in coordinating multidiscipline design teams in an EPC/EPCM environment. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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.
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