Principal Tailings Engineer; EOR

Job Description

WSP is seeking a Principal Tailings Engineer, Engineer of Record (EOR) for tailings storage facilities to join our Mine Waste Team in Lakewood, CO (Lakewood, CO; Tucson, AZ; Reno, NV). The role will provide geotechnical engineering services, manage mining and civil/geotechnical projects across the United States and internationally, and support business development across the West US and Latin America regions.

• Provide civil/geotechnical engineering and project management services and be responsible for delivering geotechnical and geologic projects to WSP’s mining clients
• Plan, supervise, and lead civil/geotechnical investigations and design activities
• Manage scope, budget, schedule, and resources for projects
• Coordinate project teams and ensure the technical quality of deliverables
• Perform and review geotechnical engineering analyses
• Write technical reports and proposals
• Identify and initiate business development opportunities
• Lead or assist with coordination, development, and production of proposals, SOQs, and presentations
• Travel to project sites in the U.S. and internationally – approximately 15% overnight travel

• BS and MS in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• Registered or immediately eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (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
• Willingness to serve as EOR for tailings storage facilities
• 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 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
• Willingness to travel to project sites in the U.S. and internationally – approximately 15% overnight travel
• Must pass background check and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company’s MVR policy

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout an employee’s career. Benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $172,800 - $211,200.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer of race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Any unsolicited resumes become the property of WSP and WSP may hire that candidate without reservation.