Senior Civil/Geotechnical Engineer, Mining

4 weeks ago


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

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Civil/Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Denver, Colorado. As a key member of our regional team, you will work on challenging mining, heavy civil, and geotechnical projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the civil design of mine waste containment and heap leach facilities, including initial layout and design, site selection, and geotechnical and hydrologic analyses.
  • Manage and execute geotechnical engineering projects, including field investigations, laboratory testing, data interpretation, and geotechnical analysis.
  • Scope, direct, and review complex geotechnical analyses, focusing on soil mechanics, stability, seepage, thermal modeling, and deposition modeling.
  • Independently manage projects according to client-approved scopes of work and deliver high-quality reports on time and within budget.
  • Provide or contribute to client relationship and business development activities, building and growing our business.
  • Work with and lead multi-disciplinary project teams, supporting technical proposals and design work packages.
  • Manage the work of junior engineers and remain current in the latest geotechnical engineering techniques and practices.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
  • 5-7 years of relevant post-education experience in engineering and prior geotechnical design experience.
  • Professional Engineer registration.
  • Demonstrated experience working on projects related to tailings management and heap leach facility design in the mining industry.
  • Sound knowledge in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering.
  • Demonstrated client liaison and business development skills.
  • Project management experience with small to mid-level projects.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Willingness to work on projects across business sectors and perform a variety of tasks.
  • Enthusiasm for field work and travel 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. 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 provide a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Our 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 their 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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