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Job Description
This OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Underground Geotechnical Engineer to join our Tucson, AZ office on a full-time basis. Be involved in projects with our Mine Engineering & Stability Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. In this role you will provide geotechnical engineering assistance and guidance for projects worldwide with our Mining Engineering and Stability Team. Candidate will lead in developing and supporting the multi-disciplinary mine stability team through advanced technical practices and problem solving and will demonstrate a strong understanding of rock mechanic principles to help solve complex challenges facing our surface and underground mining clients.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
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- An undergraduate or post-graduate degree in mining, geotechnical or geological engineering
- 8-12+ years of relevant (post-degree) experience working in a consulting engineering or mining industry environment
- Currently registered as a Professional Engineer
- 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
- Strong business acumen and leadership skills
- 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
- Multilingual (verbal and written) candidate would be an asset
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