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Principal Engineer - Tailings


Company : WSP in India


Location : Bengaluru, Karnataka


Created : 2025-07-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job DescriptionJob Title Principal/ Senior Engineer - TailingsRole Summary WSP is seeking aSenior Engineer – Tailingsto join our large and growing technical team inBengaluru , supporting ourglobal Mining business . The successful applicant will performspecialist analysesrelated to mining projects, specifically focusing ontailings storage facilities (TSFs) , under the direction of a global team of mining, geotechnical, and tailings engineering professionals. The successful candidate will report to theMining Team Leaderas part of theWSP GCC-IN Mining Specialist Team , delivering the highest standards of technical work and contributing to the continued success of the mining business by supportingclient-focused project delivery . The role involves close collaboration with WSP’s global mining leaders and will focus onnumerical analysesoftailings storage facility . Technical duties will include conducting analyses, reviewing data, and preparing technical inputs for reports related to tailings storage facilities. Job Responsibilities – Senior Engineer – Tailings (Global Capability Centre - IN) As aSenior Tailings Engineerwithin theGlobal Capability Centre India (WSP-GCC-IN) , you will serve as atechnical leaderin the execution and delivery of mine waste engineering solutions for international mining projects. You will work as an integrated part of WSP’s global mining business, closely collaborating with lead country teams, contributing to high-quality project deliverables, mentoring technical staff, and supporting internal development initiatives. This is adelivery-focused role with no direct client interaction . Lead the technical execution and review of designs for mine waste facilities, including tailings storage facilities, water storage impoundments, waste rock dumps, heap leach pads, and integrated waste facilities. Ensure all deliverables meet design expectations in line with global industry standards, including GISTM, ICOLD, CDA, and country-specific guidelines, as directed by lead country teams. Provide specialized input on geotechnical and civil engineering aspects such as slope stability, seepage and deposition modelling, deformation modelling, etc for tailings storage facility. Prepare and review key technical documents including calculations, drawings, specifications, risk assessments and project reports. Lead the technical delivery of assigned project packages, working in close coordination with lead country Project Managers and Discipline Leads. Coordinate multi-disciplinary inputs from within the GCC team to ensure integration of design components and timely submission of deliverables. Track the progress of tasks and deliverables using tools such as Jira or other project management platforms, as required by the lead country teams. Ensure efficient and high-quality technical outputs that align with the scope, schedule, and budget set by lead countries. Mentor junior and intermediate engineers within the GCC team by providing technical guidance, reviewing outputs, and fostering a learning culture. Identify technical development needs and support the upskilling of team members through hands-on training and knowledge sharing. Provide QA/QC oversight on deliverables prepared by the GCC team. Actively participate in global mining technical networks and internal practice area groups to align with WSP’s global delivery standards. Collaborate with engineering specialists and design teams from other WSP offices to support multi-office project delivery. Contribute to the development and delivery of internal training modules, technical workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions. Maintain and enhance contributions to internal experience databases and knowledge management systems. Provide technical input and support for internal strategy development and resource planning to enhance team capability and delivery efficiency. Assist lead countries in the preparation of technical proposal inputs and resource planning during the bidding stage, as requested. Promote and uphold WSP’s health, safety, environmental, and quality standards across all project work. Ensure compliance with international protocols for safety, risk management, data protection, and design quality. Mandatory Skills Excellent spoken and written English. A strong technical background in geotechnical, civil, or mining engineering, with proven expertise in numerical analyses. Willingness to learn new software tools and proficient in numerical modeling of tailings storage facility. Qualifications Master’s or Ph.D. degree in geotechnical, civil, or mining engineering. 8–12 years of experience inTailings Management .Mandatory Skills Numerical Modelling Desirable Skills Geotechnical Engineering, Tailings Storage Facility Management