Description
WSP is seeking a Lead Civil/Geotechnical Engineer to join their US Mine Waste team in Lakewood, CO, with consideration for locations in Madison, WI, and St. Louis, MO. The successful candidate will work on challenging mining, heavy civil, and geotechnical projects.
The Lead Civil/Geotechnical Engineer will independently deliver and lead complex mine waste and tailings engineering assignments, applying advanced technical judgment, contributing to project and client leadership, and serving as a recognized technical resource within WSP.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading civil design of mine waste containment and heap leach facilities
- Managing and executing mine waste geotechnical engineering projects
- Conducting complex geotechnical analyses
- Independently managing projects and delivering high-quality reports
- Providing client relationship and business development activities
- Working with and leading multi-disciplinary project teams
- Supporting technical proposals and design work packages
- Managing junior engineers and staying current with the latest geotechnical engineering techniques
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline
- 7-10 years of relevant post-education experience
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
- Experience with tailings management and heap leach facility design in the mining industry
- Sound knowledge of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering
- Client liaison and business development skills
- Project management experience
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency with technical writing and design software
Preferred qualifications:
- Master's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering
- Willingness to work on projects across business sectors
- Enthusiasm for field work and travel
- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER)
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training
WSP offers a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, and paid parental leave.
The expected salary range for this position in Colorado is $98,300 - $149,500.