Principal Tailings Engineer (EOR) - WSP USA

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. 

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP has a career opportunity for a Principal Tailings Engineer with our Denver, CO Mining team. This individual will provide geotechnical engineering services and manage projects related to mining and civil/geotechnical projects in the U.S. and internationally.  This individual will be Engineer of Record (EOR) for tailings storage facilities.  Our ideal candidate enjoys technical work and the challenge of growing the business. Will support the West US and Latin America regions. This individual will report to our office in Denver CO. Depending on candidate location preference, this individual can be located anywhere in the US.  Will travel occasionally. 

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an established engineering consulting firm that values its employee’s enthusiasm and technical contributions?  We encourage you to apply for this opportunity.  We are dedicated to providing the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career.  We offer a varied and interesting diversity of clients and projects. We would love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated and collaborative professionals. Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality.

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

Who You Are

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
• Experience (or willing to take on this role) as EOR for tailings storage facilities is required for this position
• 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): $141,000 - $239,700 

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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