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
- Deliver 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
- 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
- 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
- Must pass background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy
Qualifications
- Required qualifications
Skills
- Technical expertise in geotechnical engineering
- Strong academic background and solid understanding of soil mechanics
- Experience in tailings storage facility and heap leach facility design
- Foundations, earth dams and levees experience
- Engineer of Record (EOR) for tailings storage facilities
- Client relationship management
- Project management skills including scheduling and budgeting
- Writing and proposal development
- Business development opportunities recognition
- 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, paid parental leave, paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
- Compensation range of $172,800 - $211,200 in Colorado
Pay
Expected Salary (Colorado only): $172,800 - $211,200
Schedule
Depending on candidate location preference, this individual can be located anywhere in the US. Will travel occasionally.
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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Contact Information
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WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.