Lead Rock Mechanics Engineer

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Rock Mechanics Engineer to join our Mine Engineering and Stability team based in our Tucson, AZ office on a full-time basis. The following locations will also be considered:
Denver, CO and Reno, NV.

• Provide consultation on open pit and underground mining projects for domestic and international clients
• Direct a wide variety of mining rock mechanics management projects, including field investigation, laboratory testing and interpretation; design and construction; and geotechnical analysis
• Direct and review geotechnical analyses with a focus on rock mechanics; provide technical expertise in your specialization
• Manage quality control and risks during geotechnical and design work, including critical review of results in coordination with Principals
• Direct or manage large, complex, and/or multidisciplinary projects according to client-approved scopes of work, and deliver high quality reports and drawings on time and within budget in coordination with Principals
• Provide advice to mining operations
• Maintain existing client relationships and develop new business opportunities
• Complete or review technical proposals and design work packages in response to client needs in coordination with Principals
• Coach and mentor junior and intermediate staff with respect to their career growth and professional development
• Participate in hiring, performance reviews, and training decisions
• Participate in development and implementation of WSP’s mining business plan
• Work collaboratively with other senior members of the Global Mining team to implement the business growth strategy, develop, and maintain relationships with a broad client base
• Participate in and promote a safety-first culture
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Bachelor’s Degree or post-graduate degree in mining, geotechnical or geological engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 8-12+ years of relevant (post-degree) experience working in a consulting engineering or mining industry environment
• Currently registered as a Professional Engineer
• Expertise in rock mechanics and geological engineering, with a technical specialization
• Excellent technical writing, interpersonal communication, and emotional intelligence; ability to establish good relationships with clients and colleagues
• Experience as a consulting engineer or technical services role
• Proven ability to establish and maintain solid client relationships
• Strong business acumen and leadership skills
• Strong, client-focused project direction and business development skills
• Ability to manage risk and have excellent engineering judgement
• Ability to effectively delegate work and lead diverse, interdisciplinary project teams
• Multilingual (verbal and written) candidate would be an asset
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Demonstr…