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WSP USA Principal Water Resources Engineer (Mining) in Leeds, United Kingdom
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In today’s world it’s important to work for a company that has clear purpose, giving back to communities and supporting what is truly important in the world.
When considering a career move its vital to work for a business that is aligned to your values and goals, a place where you can belong.
To find out more about our business click on the following link and discover what awaits you at WSP: Who We Are | WSP (https://www.wsp.com/en-gb/who-we-are)
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WSP has an opportunity for a Principal Water Resources Engineer or Hydrologist to join our UK and Ireland Mine Water team on a full-time, permanent basis in one of our offices in London, Birmingham, Leeds or Naas (Ireland).
Our UK and Ireland Mine Water team is formed of surface water, groundwater and geochemistry professionals with expertise spanning from recent graduates to individuals with more than 30 years of knowledge. This presents an opportunity to work on projects internationally and learn from experienced colleagues with different areas of technical expertise and to mentor more junior team members. We contribute to all parts of the mining life cycle, from exploration and pre-feasibility through to mine closure.
This role is predominantly within the mining business, with the potential to also work with other local sectors including infrastructure and land development.
Key responsibilities will include:
Deliver consulting services to internal and external clients in the areas of conceptual model development, hydraulics, engineering design, hydrology, mine water management, stormwater management, water balance assessment, dam break assessment, flood-modelling and flood risk assessment, water quality assessments and water conservation & demand management.
Direct and review water resource aspects of a range of international mining and water resource projects, including environmental assessments, environmental permitting, and engineering design projects.
Assist with developing projects and services which support climate change reporting, resilience and adaptation, including nature-based solutions.
Project coordination, managing and participating actively in the development of budgets, schedules and plans for projects and proposals.
Mentor junior staff within the Mine Water team to support their career development, technical excellence and commercial awareness.
Project based travel and site work, working both in the UK, Ireland and internationally.
Contribute to multi-disciplinary project teams on local, regional and international consulting projects, so they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to client and WSP's standards.
Display a ‘safety first’ attitude in line with an interdependent health and safety culture, promoting positive health and safety, raising safety issues through the appropriate channels and adhering to WSP’s health and safety policy and procedures.
This job description describes the principal purpose and main elements of the job. It is a guide to the nature of the main duties as they currently exist but it is not intended as a wholly comprehensive or permanent schedule of tasks. The post holder is expected to work flexibly and respond positively to changing business needs.
Essential
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, hydrology or a related field / postgraduate qualification in engineering or environmental management.
Previous demonstrable experience conducting hydrologic and hydraulic assessments and design of water management infrastructure.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written (in English).
Strong technical report writing skills and ability to guide / peer review junior contributions.
Experience of project management or coordination and strong financial tracking skills.
Flexibility, willingness and ability to travel both locally and internationally.
Full clean driving licence.
Desirable
Registered Chartered/Professional Engineer or Chartered Member of a related professional body;
Experience working in the mining sector, ideally in a water management related capacity;
Experience of client interaction and maintaining strong client relationships.
Hydraulic, hydrologic and water resource modelling skills (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, TUFLOW, MicroDrainage, XP or PC SWMM). Competency in a programming language (e.g., Python, R, C) would be advantageous.
A working knowledge of GoldSim Monte Carlo Simulation software will be advantageous.
Experience and proficiency with AutoCAD and ArcGIS software.
Additional language skills (e.g. Spanish or French).