WSP · 4 months ago
Technical Director, Heap Leach Design Engineer
177 North Church Avenue, Tucson, AZ, 85701, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
14+ years expWSP USA Inc. is seeking a Technical Director, Civil/Geotechnical Engineer with an expertise in Heap Leach Facility Design to join our Mine Waste Management Team. In this role, you will manage and execute a variety of mine waste geotechnical engineering projects and lead the civil design of mine waste containment facilities.
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Responsibilities
Managing and executing a wide variety of mine waste geotechnical engineering projects, including managing geotechnical field investigations, laboratory testing programs, data interpretation, and geotechnical analysis
Leading the civil design of mine waste containment facilities including initial layout and design, site selection and facility layout, geotechnical and hydrologic analyses, and preparation of design drawings and technical specifications for construction
Scoping, directing, and reviewing complex geotechnical analyses with a focus on soil mechanics, including stability, seepage, thermal modelling; deposition modeling; and run out analyses for mine waste or water embankment dams and waste rock spoils
Independently managing projects according to client-approved scopes of work and delivering high quality reports on time and within budget subject to senior review and oversight
Working with and leading multi-disciplinary project teams
Supporting technical proposals and design work package in response to client needs
Managing the work of junior engineers
Participating in and promoting a safety-first culture
Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide 'trusted advisor' service and future ready solutions for clients
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering
14+ years of relevant (post-degree) experience working in a consulting engineering or mining industry environment
Engineer license required (multi-state preferred)
Demonstrated experience working on projects related to tailings management and heap leach facility design in the mining industry, and experience in commonly used software packages
Advanced proficiency with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations
Works independently and provides guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization
Tactical lateral thinking and strong analytical skills with attention to detail and prioritization of responsibilities in a pressure work environment
Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, clients, regulators, and company-wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exits
Sound knowledge in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering
Project management skills commensurate with years of experience
Demonstrated client liaison and business development skills
Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to think critically and problem solve
Ability to effectively delegate work and lead project teams
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred
Master's Degree preferred
Spanish language skills (verbal and written) would be an asset
Project management skills
Company
WSP
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.
Founded in 2011New York, New York, USA
10001+ employees
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$40.25MKey Investors
OneWest Bank
2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M
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