Principal Tailings Engineer

4 days ago

Lakewood, Washington, United States WSP Full time
About the Opportunity

WSP is seeking a highly skilled Principal Tailings Engineer to join our Denver, CO Mining team. As a key member of our team, you will provide geotechnical engineering services and manage projects related to mining and civil/geotechnical projects in the U.S. and internationally. This role will involve being the Engineer of Record (EOR) for tailings storage facilities. Our ideal candidate will have a strong academic background in civil or geotechnical engineering and a proven track record of delivering geotechnical and geologic projects to WSP's mining clients.

Your Responsibilities

Provide civil/geotechnical engineering and project management services for mining and civil/geotechnical projects
Plan, supervise, and lead civil/geotechnical investigations and design activities
Manage and coordinate project teams, 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 of 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
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)

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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