WSP in the U.S. · 1 day ago
Principal Open Pit and Underground Mining Engineer
Reno, NV
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
15+ years expWSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm seeking a Principal Open Pit and Underground Mining Engineer to join their Mining and Metals team in Reno, Nevada. The role involves leading high-impact studies and designs throughout the mine life cycle while mentoring teams and building strong client relationships.
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Responsibilities
Lead and participate in design reviews for underground and open‑pit mining projects
Evaluate and apply new technologies, mining methods, and mine design approaches
Analyze geotechnical, operational, and economic inputs to select robust mine design parameters
Own the mining workstream for front‑end studies (PEA, PFS, FS) and related technical reports and support project managers on delivery
Direct mine designs and schedules using tools such as Hexagon MinePlan and Deswik
Perform related tasks that advance project outcomes and team efficiency
Perform senior technical and compliance review of mining design studies and reporting
Work with clients to provide advice and determine their needs, expectations, and requirements
Supervise and mentor junior and intermediate professionals, providing technical review and assisting with career development
Integrate with our global Practice Area Network (PAN) to share technical knowledge and work opportunities
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
Champion and participate in a safety‑first culture in all aspects of work
Apply WSP's Project Management standards to manage all aspects of projects
Provide verbal and/or written inputs to multi-disciplinary project teams and contribute to providing high level strategic advice to clients
Develop a client base for providing high level mining engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities, and cross-selling of other WSP capabilities
Manage and provide performance guidance and leadership to assigned staff
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 (or higher) in Mining Engineering from an accredited university
15+ years of relevant post‑degree experience in mine engineering, with demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary global project teams in open pit and/or underground mine design
Currently registered as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the US
Proven strength in mine design and scheduling, with deep hands‑on experience in Hexagon Mineplan and strong knowledge of Deswik (CAD and Sched) and similar mine design platforms
Excellent technical writing skills
Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization
Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, clients, and company-wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exists
Tactical lateral thinking and strong analytical skills with attention to detail and prioritization of responsibilities in a pressure work environment
Extensive experience with front‑end studies (PEA, PFS, FS) and delivering related technical reports (NI 43-101 TR, S-K 1300 TRS)
Strong, client-focused project direction and business development skills
Ability to manage risk
Ability to effectively delegate work and lead diverse, interdisciplinary project teams
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
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment
Ability to travel internationally and to remote project locations
Preferred
Direct operating site experience is considered an asset
Benefits
Flexible Work Policy
Hybrid Work Policy
Virtual healthcare
A wellness platform
Great savings programs
Comprehensive and employee-focused benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life
Retirement savings
Company
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