Principal Tailings Engineer

What if you could do the kind of work the world needs?

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

This role will see you enhance your capabilities and the reputation of WSP’s Mine Advisory Tailings team. You will collaborate with talented professionals working on iconic projects to drive future ready outcomes that will benefit clients and communities.

 At WSP you’ll find the scale and reach you need to do the kind of work the world needs – and the culture and people that make it the best work of your life.

Mining

Our global team of over 5,200 dedicated mining professionals are supporting the industry to decarbonise mining operations in the accelerating green transition. Working collaboratively across borders and disciplines, you’ll join a leading team working on interesting and complex projects. We are experts in our field, and we are passionate about mining.

What you’ll do:

• Lead technical direction of tailings design studies for multi-disciplinary projects locally and internationally.
• Provide complex recommendations and conflict resolution with client leads and external subject matter experts.
• Prepare, develop and execute best practice protocols.
• Lead complex risk assessments including Quantitative Risk Assessments and Failre modes and effects analysis.
• Develop solutions to meet client-based standards in addition to local and international guidelines.
• Manage risk in the design process associated with cost estimation for feasibility and detailed projects.
• Developing and maintaining effective client relationships and generate business.

About You

• Bachelor Qualification in Engineering (Civil/Mining or similar).
• Extensive proven working experience on tailings/mine waste projects locally or internationally, ideally in a consulting environment.
• Peer recognition locally and/or internationally as an expert in tailings related services.
• Demonstrated experience managing technically and commercially in a mining consultancy.
• In-depth understanding of local and international guidelines (i.e. GISTM), best practice protocols and client standards.

In addition, you will bring the following skills and attributes:

• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Reliable and committed to producing high-quality work
• Ability to work efficiently autonomously and in a team environment, including on multi-disciplinary projects
• Excellent attention to detail and time management ability

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

An employee Share Purchase Plan is available to all our permanent employees who wish to become owners and vested partners in WSP’s collective success. To find out more about our commitment to the health and wellbeing of our people, and the programs we’ve designed to help you thrive, go to our Employee Benefits page.

With us, you can. Apply today.