Mine Waste Lead Civil/Geotechnical Engineer

WSP; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Reno, NV is seeking a Mine Waste Lead Civil/Geotechnical Engineer to join our Mine Waste Team. You will design tailings and heap leach facilities, lead geotechnical analyses, and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.

This role requires a Civil/Geotechnical engineering degree, licensure, 7–10 years of experience, and strong communication skills. Travel may be required; you will contribute to technical proposals and business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering required.
• 7–10 years post-education experience in engineering and geotechnical design.
• Engineer license required.
• Experience with tailings management and heap leach facility design in mining.
• Strong knowledge of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering.
• Client liaison and business development skills.
• Project management for small to mid-size projects including scoping and tracking hours/expenses.
• Proficiency in design software (MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS).
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil design of mine waste containment and heap leach facilities including layout, site selection, geotechnical and hydrologic analyses, and specifications.
• Manage and execute mine waste geotechnical projects including field investigations, lab tests, data interpretation, and analyses.
• Direct complex geotechnical analyses (soil mechanics, stability, seepage, thermal modelling, deposition modelling).
• Independently manage projects per client scopes and deliver high-quality reports on time and within budget.
• Support business development and client relationship building.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams and mentor junior staff.
• Contribute to technical proposals and design work packages.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of geotechnical techniques and practices.
• Collaborate with engineers and planners on infrastructure projects.
• Adhere to QA/QC and company policies; perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Civil/Geotechnical Eng

Tailings design

Geotechnical analysis

Engineering license

Project management

Client liaison

Business development

Leadership of juniors

QA/QC

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

InRoads

Geopak

GeoSlope

ANSYS

STADD

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Mine Waste Lead Civil/Geotechnical Engineer to join our team in Reno, NV. The following locations will also be considered: Elko, NV. You will have the opportunity to work as a part of a regional team on challenging mining, heavy civil, and geotechnical projects. Be involved in projects with our Mine Waste Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. #globalmining

Your Impact

• 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.


• Remain current in latest geotechnical engineering techniques and practices.


• Work 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering, or closely related discipline.


• 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and geotechnical design.


• Engineer 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 (i.e., 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


• 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

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