Senior Tailings Engineer & Technical Leader

WSP; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Exposure to international projects

Professional development support

Job summary

WSP Mine Advisory is seeking a Principal Tailings Engineer to provide technical leadership across tailings and mine waste projects worldwide. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients, lead complex studies, and drive governance initiatives while supporting growth of the Mine Advisory business both nationally and internationally.

You’ll mentor junior engineers, lead multidisciplinary teams, and engage with clients to deliver safe, compliant tailings solutions across concept to closure,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining or Environmental Engineering is required.
• 15+ years' experience in tailings or related consulting environments.
• Chartered Engineer status or eligibility to obtain chartership.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on TSF and mine-waste projects across asset lifecycle.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams in planning, design, review and governance of tailings facilities.
• Advise clients on tailings risk management, dam safety and monitoring programs.
• Lead or contribute to ITRs, DSRs and EoR support services.
• Guide implementation of GISTM, ANCOLD, CDA and other regulatory requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and develop technical excellence within the team.
• Represent WSP at forums and client engagements as a tailings subject matter expert.

Skills

Tailings engineering

GISTM knowledge

Dam safety governance

Geotechnical engineering

Project leadership

Client advisory

Stability assessment

Seepage management

Regulatory frameworks

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil / Geotechnical / Mining / Environmental Engineering

Postgraduate qualifications preferred

Tools

None

Job description

WSP Mine Advisory is seeking a Principal Tailings Engineer to provide technical leadership across tailings and mine waste projects worldwide. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients, lead complex studies, and drive governance initiatives while supporting growth of the Mine Advisory business both nationally and internationally.

You’ll mentor junior engineers, lead multidisciplinary teams, and engage with clients to deliver safe, compliant tailings solutions across concept to closure,