Senior Mine Waste Geotechnical Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Rolla (MO); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Civil/Geotechnical Engineer to join our Mine Waste team in Lakewood, CO, with consideration for St. Louis, MO and Madison, WI. Lead civil design of tailings and heap leach facilities and manage diverse geotechnical projects within a regional team.

Responsibilities include directing analyses, client liaison, and leading junior staff while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule adherence across complex projects in mining and heavy civil domains.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering is required.
• 5–7 years of post-education experience in engineering and geotechnical design.
• Professional Engineer registration is required.
• Experience with tailings management and heap leach facility design in mining.
• Strong knowledge of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering.
• Demonstrated client liaison and business development skills.
• Project management experience with scoping and tracking hours/expenses.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil design of mine waste containment facilities including layout and design, site selection, and facility drawings/specifications.
• Manage and execute a wide variety of mine waste geotechnical projects (field work, lab testing, data interpretation).
• Direct complex geotechnical analyses (stability, seepage, thermal modelling, deposition modelling).
• Manage projects to client-approved scopes and deliver high-quality reports on time and within budget.
• Support client relationships and business development activities.
• Lead multi-disciplinary project teams and mentor junior engineers.
• Ensure QA/QC and adherence to policies.

Skills

Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

5–7 years experience

Professional Engineer

Tailings management

Soil mechanics

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Civil/Geotechnical Engineer to join our Mine Waste team in Lakewood, CO, with consideration for St. Louis, MO and Madison, WI. Lead civil design of tailings and heap leach facilities and manage diverse geotechnical projects within a regional team.

Responsibilities include directing analyses, client liaison, and leading junior staff while maintaining safety, quality, and schedule adherence across complex projects in mining and heavy civil domains.