Description
WSP is seeking a Lead Civil/Geotechnical Engineer to join our US Mine Waste team in Tucson, AZ, with options to work in Tempe, AZ; Reno, NV; or Elko, NV. You will work on challenging mining, heavy civil, and geotechnical projects as part of a regional team.
Your Impact
- Lead the civil design of mine waste containment facilities, including tailings and waste rock, and heap leach facilities.
- Manage and execute various mine waste geotechnical engineering projects, including field investigations, laboratory testing, data interpretation, and geotechnical analysis.
- Conduct complex geotechnical analyses focusing on soil mechanics, stability, seepage, thermal modelling, and deposition modelling.
- Independently manage projects, deliver high-quality reports, and contribute to client relationships and business development.
- Work with and lead multi-disciplinary project teams, support technical proposals, and manage junior engineers.
- Stay current with the latest geotechnical engineering techniques and practices.
Who You Are
- Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or a related discipline.
- 7-10 years of relevant post-education experience in engineering and geotechnical design.
- Professional engineer license required.
- Experience with tailings management and heap leach facility design in the mining industry.
- Proficiency in software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and geotechnical analysis tools.
- Strong client liaison, business development, and project management skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or a related field.
- Willingness to work on diverse projects and travel as needed.