Lead Geotechnical Engineer (Mine Waste)

WSP USA
Full-time Elko, NV other-general
Posted:
June 18, 2026
Location:
Elko, NV, United States

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 program...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Elko, United States
Posted: June 18, 2026
Deadline: June 23, 2026