Lead Geotechnical Engineer
1 month ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Geotechnical Engineer to join our global Mining Team in Denver, CO. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering geotechnical and geologic projects to our mining clients.
Key Responsibilities- Provide civil/geotechnical engineering and project management services
- Plan, supervise, and lead civil/geotechnical investigations and design activities
- Project management including scope, budget, schedule, and resource management
- Manage and coordinate project teams, ensuring technical quality of deliverables
- Perform and review geotechnical engineering analyses
- Write technical reports and proposals
- Recognize and initiate business development opportunities
- Lead and/or assist with the coordination, development, and production of proposals, SOQs, and presentations
- May travel to domestic and international mine sites (approximately 15% travel)
- BS in Civil Engineering
- 7-10+ years' experience in geotechnical engineering, preferably with mining projects
- Currently registered or immediately eligible for registration as a PE
- 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
- Demonstrated Project Management skills, including scheduling and budgeting, and the ability to lead, train, and mentor junior staff
- Demonstrated technical excellence in geotechnical engineering
- Proficiency in MS Office and slope stability programs (e.g., GeoStudio and/or RocScience) required. Familiarity with gINT, FLAC, or PLAXIS and other latest geotechnical design software strongly preferred
- 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
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (if located in Denver)
- Ability and willingness to travel to project sites in the US and internationally (approximately 15% overnight travel)
- Must pass background check and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy
- MS in Geotechnical Engineering
- Knowledge of Civil 3D
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
CompensationExpected Salary (Colorado only): $100,000-$160,800
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.
WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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