Lead Open Pit and Underground Mining Engineer

WSP • Creve Coeur, MO

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is initiating a search for a Lead Open Pit and Underground Mining Engineer to join our WSP Mining and Metals team in St. Louis, Missouri. This role is focused on assisting high‑impact studies and designs across the full mine life cycle, from concepts, front end studies, execution through closure, while mentoring junior and intermediate staff. You will collaborate across technical, legal, commercial, and environmental disciplines to deliver safe and value‑driven outcomes for our clients. This role also includes supporting the regional and global mining business strategy.
Why WSP
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.
Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.
Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP represents a global fabric.
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 global collaborative culture and a workforce filled with outstanding people who are doing 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Mining Engineering from an accredited university.
• 12+ years of relevant post‑degree experience in mine engineering, with demonstrated leadership of multidisciplinary global project teams in open pit and/or underground mine design.
• Currently registered, or in the process of obtaining a Professional Engineer (P.E. or P. Eng.) in the US or Canada.
• Proven strength in mine design and scheduling, with deep hands‑on experience in Hexagon Mineplan and strong knowledge of Deswik (CAD and Sched), Surpak and similar mine design platforms.
• Excellent technical writing, interpersonal communication, and emotional intelligence; ability to establish good relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Extensive experience with front‑end studies (PEA, PFS, FS) and delivering related technical reports (NI 43-101 TR, S-K 1300 TRS).
• 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.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.
• Ability to travel internationally and to remote project locations

Nice To Haves

• Direct operating site experience is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Participate in design reviews for underground and open‑pit mining projects.
• Analyze geotechnical, operational, and economic inputs to select robust mine design parameters.
• Assist with the mining workstream for front‑end studies (PEA, PFS, FS), delivering related technical reports (NI 43-101 TR, S-K 1300 TRS) and support project managers on delivery.
• Perform mine designs and schedules using tools such as Hexagon MinePlan and Deswik.
• Perform related tasks that advance project outcomes and team efficiency.
• Assist with senior technical and compliance review of mining design studies and reporting.
• Work with clients to provide advice and determine their needs, expectations, and requirements.
• Supervise and mentor junior professionals, providing technical reviews and assisting with career development.
• Integrate with our global Practice Area Network (PAN) to share technical knowledge and work opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with other senior members of the Global Mining team to help the business growth strategy.
• Champion and participate in a safety‑first culture in all aspects of work.
• Apply WSP's Project Management standards to manage all aspects of 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.

Benefits

• attractive pay
• flexible work options
• great corporate culture
• comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs
• clear vision for the future
• medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees