Technical Director – Heap Leach & Geotechnical Design

WSP Global Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA Inc. seeks a Technical Director, Civil/Geotechnical Engineer with Heap Leach Facility design expertise to lead mine waste geotechnical projects. You will oversee field investigations, laboratory testing, data interpretation, and analyses, delivering high-quality reports within scope and budget.

You will direct civil design for containment facilities, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and contribute to proposals while upholding safety and QA/QC standards. Occasional travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering.
• 14+ years of relevant post-degree experience in consulting engineering or mining.
• Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
• Demonstrated experience on tailings management and heap leach facility design in mining, and familiarity with commonly used software packages.
• Advanced proficiency in technical computations, interpretation of plans, and regulatory alignment.
• Independent work with leadership guidance to mid-to-senior team members and strict QA/QC adherence.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills for wide-range interaction within the organization.
• Strategic thinking, analytical skills, and prioritization under pressure.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from diverse stakeholders including senior management, clients, regulators and staff.
• Solid knowledge of soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering.
• Project management skills commensurate with years of experience.
• Proven client liaison and business development capabilities.
• Strong technical writing skills and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to delegate effectively and lead project teams.
• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to health, safety, and harassment policies.
• Ability to adapt to changing schedules and work-related travel.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute mine waste geotechnical projects, oversee field investigations, lab testing, data interpretation, and geotechnical analyses.
• Direct civil design of mine waste containment facilities including layouts, site selection, and design drawings with technical specifications.
• Lead complex geotechnical analyses (soil mechanics, stability, seepage, thermal modelling, deposition modelling).
• Independently manage projects within client-approved scopes and deliver high-quality reports on time and budget.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and support technical proposals and design work packages.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Technical writing

Client liaison

Business development

QA/QC

Safety culture

Mentoring

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering

Job description

WSP USA Inc. seeks a Technical Director, Civil/Geotechnical Engineer with Heap Leach Facility design expertise to lead mine waste geotechnical projects. You will oversee field investigations, laboratory testing, data interpretation, and analyses, delivering high-quality reports within scope and budget.

You will direct civil design for containment facilities, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and contribute to proposals while upholding safety and QA/QC standards. Occasional travel is expected.