Lead Rock Mechanics Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 98,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bereavement/voting time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Lead Rock Mechanics Engineer to join our Mine Engineering and Stability team, based in Tucson, AZ with consideration for Denver, CO and Reno, NV. The role leads rock mechanics projects, mentors staff, and drives client success on open-pit and underground projects worldwide.

You will provide technical guidance, oversee field and laboratory work, and contribute to business development while upholding safety and quality standards across projects for mining clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in mining/geotechnical/geological engineering.
• 8–12+ years in consulting engineering or mining.
• Professional Engineer license.
• Expertise in rock mechanics and geological engineering.
• Strong writing, interpersonal and client-relations skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support multi-disciplinary mine stability team through advanced rock mechanics practices.
• Direct field investigations, lab testing, design, and geotechnical analyses.
• Manage project scope, budget, and client deliverables with QA/QC.
• Develop new business opportunities and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Rock mechanics

Geotechnical engineering

Leadership

Client relations

Project management

Technical writing

QA/QC

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mining/geotechnical/geological engineering

Master’s degree (preferred) in Mining/Geotechnical/Geological eng

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Rock Mechanics Engineer to join our Mine Engineering and Stability team based in our Tucson, AZ office on a full-time basis. The following locations will also be considered: Denver, CO and Reno, NV.

Job Description

In this role you will provide geotechnical engineering assistance and guidance for projects worldwide with our Mining Engineering and Stability Team. Candidate will lead in developing and supporting the multi-disciplinary mine stability team through advanced technical practices and problem solving and will demonstrate a strong understanding of rock mechanic principles to help solve complex challenges facing our surface and underground mining clients.

Your Impact

• Provide consultation on open pit and underground mining projects for domestic and international clients
• Direct a wide variety of mining rock mechanics management projects, including field investigation, laboratory testing and interpretation; design and construction; and geotechnical analysis
• Direct and review geotechnical analyses with a focus on rock mechanics; provide technical expertise in your specialization
• Manage quality control and risks during geotechnical and design work, including critical review of results in coordination with Principals
• Direct or manage large, complex, and/or multidisciplinary projects according to client-approved scopes of work, and deliver high quality reports and drawings on time and within budget in coordination with Principals
• Provide advice to mining operations
• Maintain existing client relationships and develop new business opportunities
• Complete or review technical proposals and design work packages in response to client needs in coordination with Principals
• Coach and mentor junior and intermediate staff with respect to their career growth and professional development
• Participate in hiring, performance reviews, and training decisions
• Participate in development and implementation of WSP’s mining business plan
• Work collaboratively with other senior members of the Global Mining team to implement the business growth strategy, develop, and maintain relationships with a broad client base
• Participate in and promote a safety-first culture
• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or post-graduate degree in mining, geotechnical or geological engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 8-12+ years of relevant (post-degree) experience working in a consulting engineering or mining industry environment
• Currently registered as a Professional Engineer
• Expertise in rock mechanics and geological engineering, with a technical specialization
• Excellent technical writing, interpersonal communication, and emotional intelligence; ability to establish good relationships with clients and colleagues
• Experience as a consulting engineer or technical services role
• Proven ability to establish and maintain solid client relationships
• Strong business acumen and leadership skills
• Strong, client-focused project direction and business development skills
• Ability to manage risk and have excellent engineering judgement
• Ability to effectively delegate work and lead diverse, interdisciplinary project teams
• Multilingual (verbal and written) candidate would be an asset
• 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.
• 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 Mining, Geotechnical or Geological engineering, or closely related discipline

WSP Benefits

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Compensation

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $98,300 - $149,500

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.