Description 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 Mining 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. The Role You'll be delivering geotechnical and civil services for tailings and water dams’ projects, including strategy and concept studies, site investigation, design, construction supervision, operational requirements and customer advice. As well as being responsible for providing senior technical input into design, your day to day will also look like; Lead and review technical work on TSFs, mine waste dumps, and water management systems. Drive the development of fit-for-purpose solutions tailored to each mining context. Assessing and understanding credible failure modes and how they apply to specific tailings storage facilities. Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers across the team. Providing recommendations in area of tailings and mine waste management to clients. Maintaining effective client relationships and generate consulting business. About You We’re looking for someone who brings both technical depth and project leadership capability. Ideally, you will have: Bachelor Qualification in Civil, Geotechnical, Mining Engineering or similar. 8 years’ experience in tailings engineering, preferably within consulting or mining operations. Proven experience designing and reviewing TSFs, dams, and related mine infrastructure. Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong client relationships. Strong technical writing, reporting, and project coordination skills. Proven ability to engage with clients, build trust, and deliver quality outcomes. Why WSP? Flexible working arrangements and hybrid options Access to technical leaders and industry experts Involvement in major national and international mining projects A workplace culture that values inclusion, innovation, and integrity Industry-leading training and mentorship and leadership development
