Principal Engineer - Mine Waste

WSP; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 179,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Principal Engineer to lead mine waste projects, championing technical excellence and innovation. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience in mining, tailings, and geotechnical engineering. This role involves strategic planning and relationship building with clients while mentoring multidisciplinary teams. Compensation ranges from $179,700 to $247,100 in British Columbia, with opportunities for professional growth and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in mining, tailings, and geotechnical engineering.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration and recognized industry expertise.
• Proven success delivering complex projects at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-profile mine waste projects that influence environmental outcomes and community safety.
• Drive innovation in tailings design, closure planning, and regulatory strategy.
• Build and strengthen client relationships while expanding market presence.

Skills

Mining engineering

Geotechnical engineering

Tailings management

Client portfolio development

Mentorship capabilities

Education

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a relevant discipline

Job description

What if you could redefine what’s possible? With us, you can.

You want Purpose. Growth. Opportunity. People who get it.
We are the home of ambitious, passionate, and innovative world shapers.
With an unmatched breadth and depth of engineering, advisory and science-based expertise, our global minds unite to power local solutions. We are pathfinders and impact makers.
We are Visioneers. We are WSP.

The Opportunity

Innovate and Lead – This is your opportunity to shape the future of mine waste engineering. As a Principal Engineer, you’ll guide large-scale projects, champion technical excellence, and help define the next chapter of our mining practice. This posting is an expression of interest—designed to connect with visionary leaders who see possibility in complexity and want to co-author what’s next.

Your Impact

• Lead high-profile mine waste projects that influence environmental outcomes and community safety
• Drive innovation in tailings design, closure planning, and regulatory strategy
• Shape WSP’s mining practice through strategic planning and thought leadership
• Build and strengthen client relationships while expanding market presence
• Provide oversight and mentorship across multidisciplinary teams, fostering technical depth and career growth

The Skills That Set You Apart

• 15+ years of experience in mining, tailings, and geotechnical engineering
• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in a relevant discipline
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) registration and recognized industry expertise
• Proven success delivering complex projects at scale
• Strategic mindset with experience in client portfolio development
• Thought leadership in sustainable mining, risk mitigation, or closure design
• Exceptional communication and mentorship capabilities

Why choose WSP?

We exist to shape communities to advance humanity. The brightest engineers, advisors and scientists from across the globe call WSP home.

• Proudly Canadian – born and raised in Québec, now operating in over 40 countries
• A global community of 72,000 brilliant minds – your next idea, mentor, or opportunity is always within reach
• Limitless opportunities start here – tailor your role to match your ambition
• Flexible work, real balance – we support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people doing humbly important work
• Attractive pay, flexible work options, comprehensive benefits including virtual healthcare, wellness platforms, savings programs, and a clear vision for the future

Compensation:

Salary range (in British Columbia):$179,700 - $247,100

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.

Make Your Mark with WSP

If you're driven by purpose and impact, we’d love to hear from you. Express your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career with us.

Job Info

• Job Identification 71066
• Posting Date 07/17/2025, 03:41 PM

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

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Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

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