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Lead Geotechnical Engineer (Mine Waste)

Reno, NV · On-site

Leading the civil design of mine waste containment (tailings and waste rock) and heap leach ... development skills * Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including ...

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Underground Shift Supervisor

Fairbanks, AK

Permanent position and extended mine-life offering job security. * Excellent remuneration package ... Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their ...

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Embedded Software Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$127K - $168K/yr

Mine Vision Systems is a mining technology company building the decision-making platform for ... We focus on underground mining of critical minerals and precious metals, where small improvements ...

Mine Vision Systems

Embedded Software Engineer

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$127K - $168K/yr

Mine Vision Systems is a mining technology company building the decision-making platform for ... We focus on underground mining of critical minerals and precious metals, where small improvements ...

Pogo Mine

Underground Electrical Lead Hand

Fairbanks, AK

$27.25 - $35.75/hr

Ongoing development opportunities and growth within a company that continuously invest in their ... Ability to manage a small team of electricians. * Competent in liaising with other departments.

Mine Vision Systems

Platform Engineer (DevOps)

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$51.25 - $70.25/hr

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Platform Engineer (DevOps)

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$51.25 - $70.25/hr

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Harlingen, TX · On-site

$15.08/hr

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As of Jun 5, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly small mine development in the United States is $38.66, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $28.37 and $46.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Small Mine Development vs Hourly Small Mine Maintenance?

AspectHourly Small Mine DevelopmentHourly Small Mine Maintenance
Primary FocusConstructing and developing new mine sites, including excavation and infrastructure setupMaintaining and repairing existing mining equipment and facilities
Skills & CertificationsHeavy equipment operation, excavation, safety certificationsEquipment repair, troubleshooting, safety certifications
Work EnvironmentActive construction sites, outdoor, variable conditionsMine sites, equipment workshops, outdoor and indoor

Hourly Small Mine Development focuses on building and developing new mine sites, requiring excavation and construction skills. In contrast, Hourly Small Mine Maintenance involves repairing and maintaining existing equipment and infrastructure. Both roles require safety certifications and operate in outdoor mining environments, but their core tasks differ significantly.

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Lead Geotechnical Engineer (Mine Waste)

Lead Geotechnical Engineer (Mine Waste)

WSP

Reno, NV • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 7 days ago

WSP rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 67 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

15th of 57 rated business consultants

Job description

Job Description
This Opportunity
WSP is seeking a Lead Civil/Geotechnical Engineer to join our US Mine Waste team, at our office located in Reno, NV. The following locations will also be considered: Elko, NV. 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
Your Impact
  • Leading the civil 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, and preparation of design 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, 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.
  • Remain current in latest geotechnical engineering techniques and practices.
  • 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 Civil/Geotechnical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
  • 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and geotechnical design.
  • Engineer license required.
  • Demonstrated experience working on projects related to tailings management and heap leach facility design in the mining industry, and experience in commonly used software packages
  • Sound knowledge in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering
  • Demonstrated client liaison and business development skills
  • Project management experience with small to mid-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, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
  • 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
  • Willingness to work on projects across business sectors, performing a variety of tasks, sometimes on short notice
  • Enthusiasm for field work and travel (local and national) as needed for project and other needs

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About Us
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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