WSP in the U.S. is hiring: Technical Director, Heap Leach Design Engineer in Den

Overview

Technical Director, Civil/Geotechnical Engineer with expertise in Heap Leach Facility Design to join WSP Mine Waste Management Team. This opportunity can be based in Reno, Nevada or Tucson, Arizona. Work as part of a regional team on challenging mining, heavy civil, and geotechnical projects.

Responsibilities

• Managing and executing a wide variety of mine waste geotechnical engineering projects, including field investigations, laboratory testing programs, data interpretation, and geotechnical analyses.
• Leading the civil design of mine waste containment facilities, including initial layout and design, site selection, geotechnical and hydrologic analyses, and preparation of design drawings and technical specifications for construction.
• Scoping, directing, and reviewing complex geotechnical analyses (soil mechanics, stability, seepage, thermal modelling, deposition modelling, run-out analyses for mine waste or water embankment dams and waste rock spoils).
• Independently managing projects according to client-approved scopes of work and delivering high-quality reports on time and within budget, subject to senior review.
• Working with and leading multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Supporting technical proposals and design work packages in response to client needs.
• Managing the work of junior engineers.
• Participating in and promoting a safety-first culture.
• Collaborating with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide trusted-advisor service and future-ready solutions for clients.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering
• 14+ years of relevant (post-degree) experience in a consulting engineering or mining environment
• Professional Engineer license required (multi-state preferred)
• Demonstrated experience on tailings management and heap leach facility design in the mining industry; familiarity with commonly used software
• Advanced proficiency with technical computations, interpreting plans and specifications, and applying regulations
• Ability to work independently and provide leadership with adherence to QA/QC
• Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills for interacting with employees at all levels
• Analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to elicit cooperation from diverse stakeholders (senior management, clients, regulators, staff)
• Sound knowledge in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering
• Project management skills commensurate with experience
• Client liaison and business development capabilities
• Strong technical writing and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to delegate and lead project teams
• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to health, safety, and harassment policies
• Flexibility to adapt to varying schedules; occasional travel may be required

Preferred

• Master’s Degree preferred
• Spanish language skills (verbal and written) are a plus
• Project management skills

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a global engineering and professional services firm. We design lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets with more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S. and offer a flexible workplace model and a comprehensive benefits package.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.