Lead Structural Engineer — Mining & Infrastructure Leader

WSP; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer for the US Mining & Metal, Process & Infrastructure Design team. The role can be in Tempe, AZ, South Jordan, UT, or Tucson, AZ based on candidate preference, reporting to the Structural Service Line Lead.

You will guide high-level structural engineering for water, wastewater, heavy industry, mining, and power projects. You will oversee mid-to-large scale projects, manage teams, ensure code compliance, and communicate findings through reports and

Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher in structural/civil engineering; 7–10 years of post-education experience.
• Proficient in structural/civil design, codes, and project delivery processes.
• Experience with rehabilitation, new design, and construction projects across infrastructure contexts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee structural design for complex industrial projects and mentor engineers.
• Develop construction plans, specs, and cost estimates; coordinate with owners and other disciplines.

Skills

Structural engineering

Mentoring junior engineers

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Code compliance

Technical writing

Data analysis

Budgeting & scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

InRoads

Geopak

GeoSlope

ANSYS

STADD

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Job description

WSP is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer for the US Mining & Metal, Process & Infrastructure Design team. The role can be in Tempe, AZ, South Jordan, UT, or Tucson, AZ based on candidate preference, reporting to the Structural Service Line Lead.

You will guide high-level structural engineering for water, wastewater, heavy industry, mining, and power projects. You will oversee mid-to-large scale projects, manage teams, ensure code compliance, and communicate findings through reports and