Principal Tailings Engineer (EOR)

WSP in the U.S.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 172,800 - 211,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid vacation and sick leave

Retirement savings

Parental leave

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is looking for a Principal Tailings Engineer to join the Mine Waste Team in Lakewood, CO. You will provide critical geotechnical engineering services and manage projects across the U.S. and internationally, focusing on tailings storage facilities. The role requires a strong academic background in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, with over 12 years of relevant experience in mining projects.

Key responsibilities include leading investigations, ensuring technical quality, and nurturing client relationships. Excellent communication and project management skills are essential. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering, preferably with mining projects.
• Registered or immediately eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• Strong academic background and solid understanding of soil mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Provide civil/geotechnical engineering and project management services.
• Plan, supervise, and lead investigations and design activities.
• Manage scope, budget, schedule, and resources for projects.
• Coordinate project teams and ensure technical quality of deliverables.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Soil mechanics

Leadership

Education

BS and MS in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

WSP is seeking a Principal Tailings Engineer, Engineer of Record (EOR) for tailings storage facilities to join our Mine Waste Team in Lakewood, CO (Lakewood, CO; Tucson, AZ; Reno, NV). The role will provide geotechnical engineering services, manage mining and civil/geotechnical projects across the United States and internationally, and support business development across the West US and Latin America regions.

Your Impact

• Provide civil/geotechnical engineering and project management services and be responsible for delivering geotechnical and geologic projects to WSP’s mining clients
• Plan, supervise, and lead civil/geotechnical investigations and design activities
• Manage scope, budget, schedule, and resources for projects
• Coordinate project teams and ensure the technical quality of deliverables
• Perform and review geotechnical engineering analyses
• Write technical reports and proposals
• Identify and initiate business development opportunities
• Lead or assist with coordination, development, and production of proposals, SOQs, and presentations
• Travel to project sites in the U.S. and internationally – approximately 15% overnight travel

Required Qualifications

• BS and MS in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• Registered or immediately eligible for registration as a Professional Engineer (PE)
• 12+ years of experience in geotechnical engineering, preferably with mining projects
• Strong academic background and solid understanding of soil mechanics
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: tailings storage facility and heap leach facility design, foundations, earth dams and levees
• Willingness to serve as EOR for tailings storage facilities
• Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Motivated to develop business from new and existing clients
• Demonstrated project management skills, including scheduling and budgeting, and ability to lead, train, and mentor junior staff
• Demonstrated technical excellence in geotechnical engineering
• Very good understanding of drilling methods, field investigations, and laboratory testing procedures
• Excellent communication, leadership, mentoring, writing, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Superior time management, planning, and ability to interact with clients
• Willingness to travel to project sites in the U.S. and internationally – approximately 15% overnight travel
• Must pass background check and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company’s MVR policy

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout an employee’s career. 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 bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $172,800 - $211,200.

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer of 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.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Any unsolicited resumes become the property of WSP and WSP may hire that candidate without reservation.