Lead Civil/Geotechnical Engineer (Mine Waste)

WSP in the U.S.; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 98,300 - 149,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid sick leave

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Lead Civil/Geotechnical Engineer for the Mine Waste team, primarily based in Madison, WI. The role involves leading civil design and managing geotechnical engineering projects focused on mine waste containment. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, a Professional Engineer license, and 7-10 years of relevant experience. The position offers a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience in engineering and geotechnical design.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Demonstrated experience working on projects related to tailings management and heap leach facility design.

Responsibilities

• Leading the civil design of mine waste containment facilities.
• Managing and executing a variety of mine waste geotechnical engineering projects.
• Independently managing projects according to client-approved scopes.

Skills

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Geotechnical engineering

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Master’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering (preferred)

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

Job description

WSP is seeking a Lead Civil/Geotechnical Engineer for the U.S. Mine Waste team based in Lakewood, CO. Other locations considered: Madison, WI and St. Louis, MO.

Responsibilities

• Leading the civil design of mine waste containment (tailings and waste rock) and heap leach facilities including initial layout and design, site selection and facility layout, geotechnical and hydrologic analyses, and preparation of design drawings and technical specifications for construction.
• Managing and executing a wide variety of mine waste geotechnical engineering projects, including geotechnical field investigations, laboratory testing programs, data interpretation, and geotechnical analysis.
• Scoping, directing, and reviewing complex geotechnical analyses with a focus on soil mechanics, including stability, seepage, thermal modelling; deposition modeling; and run out analyses for mine waste or water embankment dams and waste rock spoils.
• Independently managing projects according to client-approved scopes of work and delivering high quality reports on time and within budget subject to senior review and oversight.
• Providing or contributing to client relationship and business development activities focused on building and growing our business.
• Working with and leading multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Supporting technical proposals and design work package in response to client needs.
• Managing the work of junior engineers.
• Remaining current in latest geotechnical engineering techniques and practices.
• Working collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with infrastructure authorities on federal, state, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant post‑education experience in engineering and geotechnical design.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Demonstrated experience working on projects related to tailings management and heap leach facility design in the mining industry, and experience in commonly used software packages.
• Sound knowledge in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering.
• Demonstrated client liaison and business development skills.
• Project management experience with small to mid‑level projects including scoping, and tracking hours and expenses for project work commensurate with years of experience.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non‑engineering audience.
• Demonstrated high‑level of self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline‑specific design software (e.g., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Well‑developed critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project‑specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or closely related field.
• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• Willingness to work on projects across business sectors, performing a variety of tasks, sometimes on short notice.
• Enthusiasm for field work and travel (local and national) as needed for project and other needs.
• 40‑hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected salary (Colorado only): $98,300 – $149,500.

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.