Senior Lead Geotechnical Engineer

1 week 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 of tailings storage facilities
  • Oversight of project delivery including scope, budget, schedule, and resource management
  • Managing and coordinating project teams, including ensuring the technical quality of deliverables
  • Perform and review geotechnical engineering analyses
  • Recognize and initiate business development opportunities and recruiting opportunities
  • Lead and/or assist with the coordination, development, and production of proposals, SOQs, and presentations
  • Travel to domestic and international mine sites with 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 the 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 including scheduling and budgeting
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of professionals at various stages of their career
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. 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.

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