Principal Tailings Engineer
WSP, Denver, CO, United States
This Opportunity
WSP has a career opportunity for an
Principal Tailings Engineer
with our Mine Waste Team for our Lakewood, CO office. The following locations will also be considered: Tucson, AZ and Reno, NV. This individual will provide geotechnical engineering services and manage projects related to mining and civil/geotechnical projects in the U.S. and internationally. Our ideal candidate enjoys technical work and the challenge of growing the business. Will support the West US and Latin America regions. Depending on candidate location preference, this individual can be located anywhere in the US. Will travel occasionally.
Your Impact
Will provide civil/geotechnical engineering and project management and be responsible for delivering geotechnical and geologic projects 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
Will travel to project sites in the US and internationally - Approximately 15% overnight travel
Required Qualifications
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
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 US and internationally Approximately 15% overnight travel
Must pass background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy
WSP Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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.
Compensation
Expected Salary (Colorado only): $139,800 - $212,600
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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WSP has a career opportunity for an
Principal Tailings Engineer
with our Mine Waste Team for our Lakewood, CO office. The following locations will also be considered: Tucson, AZ and Reno, NV. This individual will provide geotechnical engineering services and manage projects related to mining and civil/geotechnical projects in the U.S. and internationally. Our ideal candidate enjoys technical work and the challenge of growing the business. Will support the West US and Latin America regions. Depending on candidate location preference, this individual can be located anywhere in the US. Will travel occasionally.
Your Impact
Will provide civil/geotechnical engineering and project management and be responsible for delivering geotechnical and geologic projects 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
Will travel to project sites in the US and internationally - Approximately 15% overnight travel
Required Qualifications
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
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 US and internationally Approximately 15% overnight travel
Must pass background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy
WSP Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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.
Compensation
Expected Salary (Colorado only): $139,800 - $212,600
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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