WSP in the U.S. · 1 week ago
Senior Vice President, Geotechnical Engineering
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Responsibilities
Will provide civil/geotechnical engineering and project management and be responsible for delivering geotechnical and geologic projects to WSP’s mining clients
Plan, supervise and lead civil/geotechnical investigations and design activities
Project management including scope, budget, schedule, and resource management
Managing and coordinating project teams, including ensuring the technical quality of deliverables
Perform and review geotechnical engineering analyses
Write technical reports and proposals
Recognize and initiate business development opportunities
Lead and/or assist with the coordination, development and production of proposals, SOQs and presentations
Will travel to project sites in the US and internationally - Approximately 15% overnight travel
Qualification
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Required
BS and MS in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
Currently registered or immediately eligible for registration as a PE
12 years + experience in geotechnical engineering, preferably with mining projects
Strong academic background and solid understanding of soil mechanics
Experience in one or more of the following areas: Tailings Storage Facility and Heap Leach Facility design, Foundations, Earth dams and levees
Experience (or willing to take on this role) as EOR for tailings storage facilities is required for this position
Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships
Motivated to develop business from new and existing clients
Demonstrated Project Management skills including scheduling and budgeting and the ability to lead, train and mentor junior staff
Demonstrated technical excellence in geotechnical engineering
Very good understanding of drilling methods, field investigations, and laboratory testing procedures
Excellent communication, leadership, mentoring, writing, interpersonal and presentation skills
Superior time management, planning and ability to interact with clients
Ability and willingness to travel to project sites in the US and internationally Approximately 15% overnight travel
Must pass background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (or other personal time)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Company
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