Lead Geotechnical Engineer

2 days ago

Tucson, Arizona, United States WSP Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Geotechnical Engineer to join our US Mine Waste team in Tucson, AZ. As a key member of our regional team, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging mining, heavy civil, and geotechnical projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the civil design of mine waste containment (tailings and waste rock) and heap leach facilities, including initial layout and design, site selection and facility layout, geotechnical and hydrologic analyses, and preparation of design drawings and technical specifications for construction.
  • Manage and execute a wide variety of mine waste geotechnical engineering projects, including geotechnical field investigations, laboratory testing programs, data interpretation, and geotechnical analysis.
  • Scope, direct, and review complex geotechnical analyses with a focus on soil mechanics, including stability, seepage, thermal modeling; deposition modeling; and run out analyses for mine waste or water embankment dams and waste rock spoils.
  • Independently manage projects according to client-approved scopes of work and deliver high-quality reports on time and within budget, subject to senior review and oversight.
  • Provide or contribute to client relationship and business development activities focused on building and growing our business.
  • Work with and lead multi-disciplinary project teams.
  • Support technical proposals and design work packages in response to client needs.
  • Manage the work of junior engineers.
  • Remain current in the latest geotechnical engineering techniques and practices.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
  • 7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience in engineering and geotechnical design.
  • Engineer license required.
  • Demonstrated experience working on projects related to tailings management and heap leach facility design in the mining industry, and experience in commonly used software packages.
  • Sound knowledge in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering.
  • Demonstrated client liaison and business development skills.
  • Project management experience with small to mid-level projects, including scoping, and tracking hours and expenses for project work commensurate with years of experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related field.
  • Willingness to work on projects across business sectors, performing a variety of tasks, sometimes on short notice.
  • Enthusiasm for field work and travel (local and national) as needed for project and other needs.
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.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings, focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals, and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

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