Director, Water Resources

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 21 offices in 9 countries, with projects in over 80 locations worldwide, we create sustainable outcomes for our people, clients and communities.

About

The Role
Within the Earth & Environment team the primary focus for the  Director of Water Resources  includes project delivery and direction, provision of technical expertise in water resources engineering design, business development, understanding and maintaining key client relationships, training and mentoring of junior staff and active development of new client relationships and opportunities in line with our strategy. This role is predominantly within the mining business, with potential to also work with other local sectors, including infrastructure and land development.

Provide senior technical direction, review, and sign-off of work within your area of professional practice

Deliver practice-leading consulting services to internal and external clients in the areas of conceptual model development, hydraulics, engineering design, mine water management, stormwater management, flood-lines, hydrology, water conservation and demand management, water balances and mine water management

Direct and review water resource aspects of a range of international mining and water resources projects, including environmental assessments, environmental permitting, and engineering design projects

Climatic, hydrological, and hydraulic assessments, including fieldwork, data management, data analysis, and modelling

Integrated water management plans and completing conceptual design of water management infrastructure

Water balance modelling to assess water management solutions and to estimate water demand, treatment, storage, and discharge volumes

Pre-feasibility, feasibility and detailed designs of water management infrastructure (e.g. open channels, sewers, culverts, spillways, energy dissipators, holding and settling ponds, pumping systems) including capital and operating cost estimates

Dam break analyses of water and tailings dams, including developing inundation maps, delineating self-rescue zones and classifying dams in terms of risk to population, property and the environment

Dilution and assimilative capacity assessments of surface water receivers of effluent

Assist with developing projects and services which support climate change reporting, resilience and adaptation, including nature-based solutions

Participate in and direct multi-disciplinary project teams on local, regional and international consulting projects

Manage and grow a team of water resources professionals across North America

Manage business financial KPIs to meet Ausenco metrics

About You
You are entrepreneurial in nature , have previous experience in leading complex projects, and are a client focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced team-approach environment. You have a strong understanding of the mining sector and the regulatory environment within North America.

Related technical qualifications including relevant undergraduate degree in Biology, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, or another related field

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, hydrology or a related field / postgraduate qualification in engineering or environmental management

Professional designation

Proactive approach in technical service delivery

15+ years experience in developing client relationships and contributing to business and market share growth

Ability to operate within and guide high performing teams

Track record of winning work

Developed project delivery and direction experience

Strong people skills and an ability to work in a team environment

Experience in leading, mentoring, and training staff both in projects and performance management

Demonstrated track record of risk, financial and budget management

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent written and oral communication skills

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