Principal Tailings Engineer (EOR)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Manage and coordinate 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
• Travel to project sites in the US and internationally - Approximately 15% overnight travel

Requirements

• 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

Qualifications

• Pass background check
• Satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy

Skills

• Technical expertise in geotechnical engineering
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Ability to manage and mentor junior staff
• Ability to travel to project sites in the US and internationally

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (or other personal time)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Pay

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

Schedule

Not specified