Senior Lead Geotechnical Engineer

4 weeks ago


Madison, Wisconsin, United States WSP Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Lead Geotechnical Engineer to join our global Mining Team at WSP. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering civil and geotechnical design projects to our mining clients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Plan, supervise, and lead civil/geotechnical site investigations
  • Become an engineer of record for tailings storage facilities
  • Oversight of project delivery, including scope, budget, schedule, and resource management
  • Managing and coordinating project teams, ensuring technical quality of deliverables
  • Perform and review geotechnical engineering analyses
  • Recognize and initiate business development opportunities and recruiting opportunities
  • Lead and/or assist with proposal development and presentations
  • Travel to domestic and international mine sites (approximately 15% travel)
  • Provide peer review and support of technical design projects
  • Mentor and develop staff of engineering professionals
Requirements
  • BS in Civil Engineering or Geological Engineering
  • 10+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering, preferably with mining projects
  • Currently registered or immediately on a path to PE registration within the first 2 years
  • Strong academic background and solid understanding of soil mechanics
  • Understanding of mine waste management lifecycle from design to operations to closure
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas: tailings storage facility and heap leach facility design, foundations, earth dams and levees, project management skills
Preferred Qualifications
  • MS in Geotechnical Engineering
  • Previously held position as Engineer of Record or Responsible Tailings Storage Facility Engineer of a Tailings Storage Facility
About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. We are dedicated to serving local communities and 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.

We offer 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; paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.



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