Technical Director, Heap Leach & Mine Waste Design

WSP in the U.S.; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings

Flexible workplace model

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Technical Director, Civil/Geotechnical Engineer in Denver, Colorado. You will manage a variety of mine waste geotechnical engineering projects, leading the civil design of containment facilities. Ideal candidates will have 14+ years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree in Civil or Geological Engineering, and excellent leadership skills. The firm offers a flexible workplace model and comprehensive benefits to support employee health and financial stability.

Qualifications

• 14+ years of relevant experience in consulting engineering or mining industry.
• Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
• Experience with tailings management and heap leach facility design.
• Ability to work independently and lead project teams.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage geotechnical engineering projects and investigations.
• Lead civil design of mine waste containment facilities.
• Direct complex geotechnical analyses focusing on soil mechanics.
• Prepare technical specifications for construction.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Project management

Soil mechanics

Technical writing

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

Commonly used software packages

Job description

A global engineering firm is seeking a Technical Director, Civil/Geotechnical Engineer in Denver, Colorado. You will manage a variety of mine waste geotechnical engineering projects, leading the civil design of containment facilities. Ideal candidates will have 14+ years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree in Civil or Geological Engineering, and excellent leadership skills. The firm offers a flexible workplace model and comprehensive benefits to support employee health and financial stability.