Principal Tailings Engineer

7 days ago


Lakewood, United States WSP Full time
About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Tailings Engineer to join our Denver, CO Mining team at WSP. This individual will provide geotechnical engineering services and manage projects related to mining and civil/geotechnical projects in the U.S. and internationally.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide civil/geotechnical engineering and project management services to WSP's mining clients
  • Plan, supervise, and lead civil/geotechnical investigations and design activities
  • Project management 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
  • 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
Requirements
  • BS and MS in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
  • Currently registered or immediately eligible for registration as a PE
  • 12 years + experience in geotechnical engineering, preferably with mining projects
  • 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
  • Experience (or willing to take on this role) as EOR for tailings storage facilities is required for this position
  • Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
  • Motivated to develop business from new and existing clients
  • Demonstrated Project Management skills including scheduling and budgeting and the ability to lead, train, and mentor junior staff
  • Demonstrated technical excellence in geotechnical engineering
  • 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
  • Ability and willingness to travel to project sites in the U.S. and internationally (approximately 15% overnight travel)
What We Offer

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.

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.



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