Our Business
We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Geotechnical Engineer for our Tucson, AZ office. The following locations will also be considered: Reno, NV. Be involved in projects with our Mine Engineering and Stability, Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
- Provide consultation on open pit and underground mining projects for domestic and international clients
- Direct a wide variety of mining rock mechanics management projects, including field investigation, laboratory testing and interpretation; design and construction; geotechnical analysis; and dam safety inspections and reviews
- Direct and review geotechnical analyses with a focus on rock mechanics; provide technical expertise in your specialization
- Manage quality control and risks during geotechnical and design work, including critical review of results in coordination with Principals
- Direct or manage large, complex, and/or multidisciplinary projects according to client-approved scopes of work, and deliver high quality reports and drawings on time and within budget in coordination with Principals
- Provide advice to mining operations
- Maintain existing client relationships and develop new business opportunities
- Complete or review technical proposals and design work packages in response to client needs in coordination with Principals
- Coach and mentor junior and intermediate staff with respect to their career growth and professional development
- Participate in hiring, performance reviews, and training decisions
- Participate in development and implementation of WSP’s mining business plan
- Work collaboratively with other senior members of the Global Mining team to implement the business growth strategy, develop, and maintain relationships with a broad client base
- Participate in and promote a safety-first culture
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- An undergraduate or post-graduate degree in geotechnical, mining or geological engineering.
- 5 to 7 years of relevant, post-degree) experience working in a consulting engineering or mining industry environment
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- Expertise in rock mechanics and geological engineering, with a technical specialization
- Excellent technical writing, interpersonal communication, and emotional intelligence; ability to establish good relationships with clients and colleagues
- Experience as a consulting engineer or technical services role
- Proven ability to establish and maintain solid client relationships
- Knowledge of and ability to use numerical modeling software including Rocscience (Dips, SLIDE, RS2, Examine 3D), Map3D, and Itasca (FLAC2D/3D, UDEC) an asset
- Strong, client-focused project direction and business development skills
- Ability to manage risk and have excellent engineering judgement
- Ability to effectively delegate work and lead diverse, interdisciplinary project teams
- Business acumen and leadership
- Multilingual (verbal and written) candidate would be an asset
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
- Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
- Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in geotechnical, mining or geological engineering.
- Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
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