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WSP is seeking a Senior Lead Civil/Geotechnical Engineer to join our US Mine Waste team, at our office located in Lakewood, CO. The following locations will also be considered: Fort Collins, CO. You will have the opportunity to work as a part of a regional team on challenging mining, heavy civil, and geotechnical projects. Be involved in projects with our Mine Waste Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. #globalmining
The Senior Lead Civil/Geotechnical Engineer is an experienced professional who independently delivers and leads complex mine waste and tailings engineering assignments. This role applies advanced technical judgment, contributes to project and client leadership, and serves as a recognized technical resource within WSP. These professionals demonstrate consistent performance across technical excellence, project execution and delivery, collaboration, and mentorship, with increasing visibility to external clients and regulators. This individual will provide geotechnical engineering services and manage projects related to mining and civil/geotechnical projects in the U.S. and internationally. This individual may be Engineer of Record (EOR) for tailings storage facilities. Our ideal candidate enjoys technical work and the challenge of growing the business.
Your Impact
- Leading and directing the multi-disciplinary design of mine waste containment (tailings and waste rock) and heap leach facilities including initial layout and design, site selection and facility layout, geotechnical and hydrologic analyses, integration of other engineering discipline designs, and preparation of drawings and technical specifications for construction.
- Managing and executing a wide variety of mine waste geotechnical engineering projects, including geotechnical field investigations, laboratory testing programs, data interpretation, and geotechnical analysis.
- Scoping, directing, and reviewing complex geotechnical analyses with a focus on soil mechanics, including stability, seepage, and thermal modelling; deposition modeling; and run out analyses for mine waste or water embankment dams and waste rock spoils.
- Independently managing projects according to client-approved scopes of work and delivering high quality reports on time and within budget subject to senior review and oversight.
- Providing or contributing to client relationship and business development activities focused on building and growing our business.
- Working with and leading multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Supporting technical proposals and design work package in response to client needs.
- Managing the work of junior engineers.
- Remaining current in latest geotechnical engineering techniques and practices.
- Working collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects.
- Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Performing additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering, or closely related discipline
- More than 10 years of relevant post education experience in mine waste engineering and geotechnical design
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
- Demonstrated experience working on projects related to tailings and/or heap leach facility design and management
- Advanced knowledge in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering
- Demonstrated client liaison and business development skills
- Project management experience with mid to large-level projects including scoping, and tracking hours and expenses for project work commensurate with years of experience
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
- Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
- Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, and discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD Civil 3D, SEEP/W, SLOPE/W, Slide, RS2, FLAC, PLAXIS, etc.)
- 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.
- Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
- 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 depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or closely related field
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (Colorado only): $115,100 - $174,900
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
#LI-MC2
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
This Opportunity
WSP is seeking a Senior Lead Civil/Geotechnical Engineer to join our US Mine Waste team, at our office located in Lakewood, CO. The following locations will also be considered: Fort Collins, CO. You will have the opportunity to work as a part of a regional team on challenging mining, heavy civil, and geotechnical projects. Be involved in projects with our Mine Waste Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. #globalmining
The Senior Lead Civil/Geotechnical Engineer is an experienced professional who independently delivers and leads complex mine waste and tailings engineering assignments. This role applies advanced technical judgment, contributes to project and client leadership, and serves as a recognized technical resource within WSP. These professionals demonstrate consistent performance across technical excellence, project execution and delivery, collaboration, and mentorship, with increasing visibility to external clients and regulators. This individual will provide geotechnical engineering services and manage projects related to mining and civil/geotechnical projects in the U.S. and internationally. This individual may be Engineer of Record (EOR) for tailings storage facilities. Our ideal candidate enjoys technical work and the challenge of growing the business.
Your Impact
- Leading and directing the multi-disciplinary design of mine waste containment (tailings and waste rock) and heap leach facilities including initial layout and design, site selection and facility layout, geotechnical and hydrologic analyses, integration of other engineering discipline designs, and preparation of drawings and technical specifications for construction.
- Managing and executing a wide variety of mine waste geotechnical engineering projects, including geotechnical field investigations, laboratory testing programs, data interpretation, and geotechnical analysis.
- Scoping, directing, and reviewing complex geotechnical analyses with a focus on soil mechanics, including stability, seepage, and thermal modelling; deposition modeling; and run out analyses for mine waste or water embankment dams and waste rock spoils.
- Independently managing projects according to client-approved scopes of work and delivering high quality reports on time and within budget subject to senior review and oversight.
- Providing or contributing to client relationship and business development activities focused on building and growing our business.
- Working with and leading multi-disciplinary project teams.
- Supporting technical proposals and design work package in response to client needs.
- Managing the work of junior engineers.
- Remaining current in latest geotechnical engineering techniques and practices.
- Working collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects.
- Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Performing additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering, or closely related discipline
- More than 10 years of relevant post education experience in mine waste engineering and geotechnical design
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
- Demonstrated experience working on projects related to tailings and/or heap leach facility design and management
- Advanced knowledge in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering
- Demonstrated client liaison and business development skills
- Project management experience with mid to large-level projects including scoping, and tracking hours and expenses for project work commensurate with years of experience
- Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
- Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
- Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, and discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD Civil 3D, SEEP/W, SLOPE/W, Slide, RS2, FLAC, PLAXIS, etc.)
- 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.
- Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
- 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 depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in Civil/Geotechnical Engineering or closely related field
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (Colorado only): $115,100 - $174,900
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
#LI-MC2
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Frame your credentials around U.S. project types
WSP's geotechnical work spans transportation, tunneling, and energy infrastructure. Translate your overseas project experience into those contexts on your resume so hiring managers can immediately see the fit without having to interpret unfamiliar project naming conventions.
Target WSP offices near major infrastructure corridors
WSP concentrates geotechnical hiring in regions with active transportation and public works pipelines. Offices in the Northeast, Texas, and the Pacific Coast consistently post openings. Applying to the right office increases your chances of landing a team that has a live project need.
Confirm your visa category before the offer stage
Australian citizens should clarify E-3 eligibility early. Canadians and Mexicans should raise TN as an option. Both categories avoid the H-1B lottery and let you start in weeks rather than months, which matters to a project-driven firm like WSP.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open WSP geotechnical roles
Geotechnical openings at WSP are spread across multiple office locations and business lines. Migrate Mate lets you filter verified sponsoring employers by role and visa type so you can find and track the specific WSP postings relevant to your credentials and status.
Prepare your credentials for USCIS specialty occupation review
Geotechnical engineering roles at WSP typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in civil or geotechnical engineering. Gather degree transcripts, professional engineering licensure documents, and project portfolios now. USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims for engineering roles, and gaps in documentation can trigger Requests for Evidence.
Understand WSP's internal process before the offer arrives
Large consulting firms like WSP route sponsorship approvals through a central immigration or HR function, not the hiring manager. Once you receive an offer, ask directly who coordinates visa filings internally so you're communicating with the right person from day one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WSP sponsor H-1B visas for Geotechnical Engineers?
Yes, WSP sponsors H-1B visas for Geotechnical Engineers. Geotechnical engineering qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS criteria, given the degree requirements tied to the role. Because H-1B is subject to an annual cap and lottery, timing your application cycle correctly is important. WSP also sponsors E-3 visas for Australian citizens and TN status for Canadian and Mexican nationals, both of which bypass the lottery entirely.
How do I apply for Geotechnical Engineer jobs at WSP?
You can apply directly through WSP's careers portal, where geotechnical roles are listed by office location and business line. Tailoring your application to the specific region and project type the team works on improves your response rate. Migrate Mate also aggregates verified WSP geotechnical openings filtered by visa sponsorship, which makes it easier to identify active roles without searching across multiple job boards.
Which visa types does WSP commonly use for Geotechnical Engineer roles?
WSP sponsors a range of visa categories for Geotechnical Engineers, including H-1B, E-3, TN, F-1 OPT and CPT, and employment-based Green Cards through the EB-2 and EB-3 categories. The right category depends on your nationality and career stage. E-3 is available only to Australian citizens and is often the fastest path. TN applies to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering roles under the USMCA.
What qualifications does WSP look for in Geotechnical Engineer candidates?
WSP typically looks for a bachelor's or master's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering from an accredited institution. Experience with site characterization, slope stability analysis, foundation design, or geotechnical instrumentation is valued across most roles. Progress toward a Professional Engineer license is a strong differentiator for mid-level and senior positions. WSP operates across sectors including transportation, mining, and energy, so project experience in any of those areas is relevant.
How do I navigate the timeline between a job offer and starting work on a sponsored visa?
Timeline depends heavily on your visa category. TN and E-3 can move from offer to start date in two to six weeks. H-1B cap-subject petitions require filing between April 1 and October 1 of each year, meaning a gap of several months is common. OPT and CPT holders can often bridge that wait. Confirm your target start date with WSP's HR team early so the right filing strategy is in place before you sign the offer.