Description
WSP is seeking a Senior Lead Civil/Geotechnical Engineer to join their US Mine Waste team in Lakewood, CO. The successful candidate will work on challenging mining, heavy civil, and geotechnical projects.
The Senior Lead Civil/Geotechnical Engineer will independently deliver and lead complex mine waste and tailings engineering assignments. They will apply advanced technical judgment, contribute to project and client leadership, and serve as a recognized technical resource within WSP.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and directing the multi-disciplinary design of mine waste containment facilities
- Managing and executing mine waste geotechnical engineering projects
- Scoping, directing, and reviewing complex geotechnical analyses
- Independently managing projects according to client-approved scopes of work
- Providing client relationship and business development activities
- Working with and leading multi-disciplinary project teams
- Supporting technical proposals and design work packages
- Managing the work of junior engineers
- Remaining current in the latest geotechnical engineering techniques and practices
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or a closely related discipline
- More than 10 years of relevant post-education experience in mine waste engineering and geotechnical design
- A Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
- Demonstrated experience working on projects related to tailings and/or heap leach facility design and management
- Advanced knowledge in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering
- Demonstrated client liaison and business development skills
- Project management experience with mid to large-level projects
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, and discipline-specific design software
WSP provides 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 $115,100 - $174,900.