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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. Designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. More than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S.

Principal Tailings Engineer

EngineerEngineerFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 10,001

Location

United States

Posted

44 days ago

Salary

$139.8K - $212.6K / year

Seniority

Lead

Job Description

Principal Tailings Engineer

WSP

Role Description WSP has a career opportunity for a 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. 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 - Provide civil/geotechnical engineering and project management. - 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, 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. 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. Benefits - Comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. - Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life. - 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. 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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