Principal Tailings Engineer

3 weeks ago


Denver, Colorado, United States WSP Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Tailings Engineer to join our Denver, CO Mining team at WSP. This individual will provide geotechnical engineering services and manage projects related to mining and civil/geotechnical projects in the U.S. and internationally.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide civil/geotechnical engineering and project management services to deliver geotechnical and geologic projects to WSP's mining clients.
  • Plan, supervise, and lead civil/geotechnical investigations and design activities.
  • Manage and coordinate project teams, ensuring the technical quality of deliverables.
  • Perform and review geotechnical engineering analyses.
  • Write technical reports and proposals.
  • Recognize and initiate business development opportunities.
  • Travel to project sites in the US and internationally, approximately 15% overnight travel.
Requirements
  • BS and MS in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Currently registered or immediately eligible for registration as a PE.
  • 12+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering, preferably with mining projects.
  • Strong academic background and solid understanding of soil mechanics.
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: Tailings Storage Facility and Heap Leach Facility design, Foundations, Earth dams and levees.
  • Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Motivated to develop business from new and existing clients.
  • Demonstrated Project Management skills, including scheduling and budgeting, and the ability to lead, train, and mentor junior staff.
  • Demonstrated technical excellence in geotechnical engineering.
  • Very good understanding of drilling methods, field investigations, and laboratory testing procedures.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, mentoring, writing, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
  • Superior time management, planning, and ability to interact with clients.
  • Ability and willingness to travel to project sites in the US and internationally, approximately 15% overnight travel.
About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors, and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.



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