Senior Engineer - Mine Waste

The Opportunity:

WSP is welcoming expressions of interest from experienced professionals in mine waste engineering who are ready to lead, mentor, and shape the next frontier of mining infrastructure.

This is not a current vacancy-it's an invitation to explore what's possible. As our mining practice evolves, we're seeking minds that go beyond conventional solutions. Those who build trust, deliver excellence, and bring technical leadership to bold, complex challenges.

Why choose WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of inclusion and belonging
• Our Flexible Work Policy - we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.
• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.
• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.
• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.
• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

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What you can expect to do here:

As a Senior Mine Waste Engineer, you could be responsible for:

• Leading the design and performance evaluation of tailings storage facilities, waste rock dumps, and water management infrastructure
• Reviewing geotechnical and hydrogeological investigations
• Providing strategic guidance on permitting, environmental planning, and risk management
• Mentoring junior and intermediate engineers
• Overseeing project phases, from concept through execution, in collaboration with cross-functional teams
• Driving innovation in waste management strategies and sustainable practices
• Driving business development with existing and new clients.
• Representing WSP in client engagements, regulatory discussions, and industry forums

What you'll bring to WSP:

• 10-15 years of experience in mine waste or geotechnical engineering
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering
• P.Eng. designation in Canada
• Deep understanding of tailings dam design, closure planning, and risk-based decision making
• Proven leadership in engineering teams and multidisciplinary project delivery
• Strong analytical, communication, and client-facing skills
• Passion for mentorship and continuous improvement

If this role speaks to your strengths-or if our purpose resonates with your own-we encourage you to express interest. Let's start a conversation about what's possible.

Across all levels, WSP offers the opportunity to be part of a community of Visioneers-bold thinkers and caring collaborators who believe engineering is a force for good. Let us know you're interested.

Compensation:

Salary range (in British Columbia): $124,800 - $171,600

The final salary awarded for this role may vary from the above range based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs. The salary range provided in this job posting may be subject to change for business purposes.
WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We have over 65,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000+ people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future.

At WSP:

• We value our people and our reputation
• We are locally dedicated with international scale
• We are future focused and challenge the status quo
• We foster collaboration in everything we do
• We have an empowering culture and hold ourselves accountable

Please Note:

Health and Safety is a core paramount value of WSP. Given the importance of keeping one another safe it is expected that you comply with our Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) policy at all times as well as client HSE policies when working at client locations.

Offers of employment for safety-sensitive positions involving fieldwork are contingent upon candidates being able to perform key physical tasks of the job as described in the job posting and interview. This may include the ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, such as remote or isolated areas, working alone, and in inclement weather (within safe and reasonable limits).

WSP welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

WSP is committed to the principles of employment equity. Only the candidates selected will be contacted.

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