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Mining Engineer-March 2024
St Louis
Mar 19, 2025
About Mining Engineer

  Senior Mining Engineer

  Req ID 17691

  Senior Mining Engineer

  Who We Are

  At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

  Our Business

  We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

  As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

  This Opportunity

  WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time Senior Mining Engineer for our Tucson, AZ office. The following location will also be considered: Denver, CO; and St. Louis, MO. 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. Join our community of high performing engineers, scientists, and business that provide high caliber technical solutions for the development of mineral projects in a safe, cost-effective, and responsible manner.#globalmining

  Your Impact

  As the technical lead, perform strategic modeling, design and engineering analyses duties, including interactive mine design and sequencing utilizing various mine modeling software packages

  Conduct a full range of mine engineering functions, including:

  Detailed design of open pit and underground mines

  Engineering trade-off studies

  Cost estimation and economic analysis of alternatives

  Preparation of technical documents including public disclosure documents for Mineral Resources and Reserves

  Support both the engineering and geologic aspects of projects as necessary

  Apply WSP’s Project Management standards to manage all aspects of projects

  Work collaboratively with engineers and technical staff to develop the skills and procedures needed to effectively deliver engineering and consulting assignments

  Serve as an internal technical resource and provide guidance and mentorship to junior-level staff.

  Identify, develop, and follow through on new business opportunities

  Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.

  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 Mining Engineering, or closely related discipline.

  5 to 7 years relevant post education experience in engineering with an emphasis on open pit and/or underground mine planning, design and scheduling

  Engineer in Training Certification.

  Experience as a consulting engineer or with a technical services role within a mining company

  Strong technical writing skills with experience writing proposals and technical reports.

  Strong organizational, analytical, and strategic planning skills

  Experience utilizing mine planning, design and scheduling software packages such as MineScape, MineSight 3D, Vulcan, Surpac, Deswik, Datamine, Gemcom, Mine 2-4D, and EPS

  Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.

  Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization.

  Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.

  Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.

  Developed 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.

  Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as subcontractors, drillers, 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. Ability to travel internationally and to remote project locations

  Preferred Qualifications

  Master’s Degree in Mining Engineering or closely related discipline

  Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.

  #LI-MC2

  Additional Requirements

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Additional Details

  Travel Required: 70%

  Job Status: Regular

  Employee Type: Full

  Primary Location: TUCSON - N CHURCH AVE

  All locations: US-AZ-Tucson, US-CO-Denver, US-CO-Lakewood, US-MO-Creve Coeur, US-MO-St Louis

  About WSP

  WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com

  WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

  At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

  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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