Senior Principal Tailings Engineer
WSP Global Inc.
Tailings engineering leadership defines this WSP opportunity for a Senior Principal Mine Waste Engineer guiding complex projects across Canada and internationally.As a recognized industry expert, you will provide strategic direction and senior technical oversight for WSP’s Mine Waste practice. Your work spans tailings stewardship, dam safety, sustainable mine development, and mine waste management. You will influence client decisions, strengthen technical reputation, and mentor future leaders.Key Responsibilities:
Serve as senior technical authority for tailings and mine waste facilitiesLead planning, design, review, and optimization of storage facilitiesAct as Engineer of Record or Independent Technical ReviewerAdvise clients on dam safety, risk, compliance, and governanceMentor senior engineers and technical leaders across the organizationRequirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering disciplineProfessional Engineer designationBackground in geotechnical, civil, geological, or related engineeringLead WSP’s mine waste practice through tailings expertise, dam safety oversight, client advice, and technical leadership.
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Serve as senior technical authority for tailings and mine waste facilitiesLead planning, design, review, and optimization of storage facilitiesAct as Engineer of Record or Independent Technical ReviewerAdvise clients on dam safety, risk, compliance, and governanceMentor senior engineers and technical leaders across the organizationRequirements:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering disciplineProfessional Engineer designationBackground in geotechnical, civil, geological, or related engineeringLead WSP’s mine waste practice through tailings expertise, dam safety oversight, client advice, and technical leadership.
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