Lead Geotechnical Engineer, Mine Waste

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Geotechnical Engineer for the Mine Waste East Team in Florida. The following locations will also be considered: Tampa, FL or Jacksonville, FL.  This individual would be involved in projects with our US Mine Waste Team and be a part of a growing organization that is uniquely positioned to solve our client’s most challenging projects. In this role you will have the opportunity to work as a part of a regional team on challenging mining, heavy civil, and geotechnical projects.

Your Impact

• Working within our Mine Waste team on civil and geotechnical engineering projects for the mining industry
• Performing engineering tasks such as:
  • Geotechnical field investigations
  • Site and material characterization
  • Design of tailing storage facilities including grading, storage capacity, and construction quantity evaluations
  • Slope stability, seepage, consolidation, liner system, and deformation analyses to support facility designs
• Surface water management analysis and facility designs
• Preparing technical reports that document field and laboratory investigations, engineering analyses, and facility designs
• Assisting with the preparation of project design packages including technical drawings, specifications, project schedules, and cost estimates
• Working on domestic and international assignments 
• Working with and leading multi-disciplinary project teams
• Supporting technical proposals and design work package in response to client needs
• Managing the work of entry-level engineers
• Comply with company and client safety guidelines and site-specific procedures
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).  
• Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 10 to 15 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior civil design experience.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to complete engineering calculations and analyses.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Have relevant experience in conducting and/or managing engineering tasks such as:
  • Geotechnical field investigations, 
  • Site and material characterization,
  • Design of facilities including grading, storage capacity, and construction quantity evaluations,
  • Slope stability analysis, 
  • Seepage modeling, 
  • Deformation analyses to support facility designs, and
  • Surface water management analysis
• Familiarity with discipline-specific analysis and design software (i.e., SEEP/W, SLOPE/W, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.).
• Professional Engineering license required or ability to get within one year of joining WSP.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including scoping, and tracking hours and expenses for project work commensurate with years of experience.
• Ability to work both independently and on teams.
• Comfortable working in remote settings
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• 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 depe