Lead Rock Mechanics Engineer - Mining Stability

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

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.