Geotechnical Engineer

Geotechnical Engineer

At WSP, we thrive on challenges. WSP is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture of ownership.

WSP has a new opportunity for a Geotechnical Engineer to join our Mine Waste team on a renewable fixed-term basis in Accra, Ghana. This is an intermediate level position in the consulting team and is regarded as a professional person in the delivery of geotechnical services, in line with the WSP suite of engineering products.

Key duties and responsibilities will include:

• Takes direction from and supports intermediate and senior staff to achieve project and business goals
• Displays personal leadership in completion of work tasks
• Makes basic decisions with input from intermediate and senior staff
• Contributes to projects with a major focus on data collection and processing with an increasing role in analysis, interpretation, and basic designs
• Contributes to sections of reports including description of investigations, results and analysis
• Providing geotechnical services and technical advice on moderate complex tailings issues to clients (external & internal) on projects within the mining industry
• Using advanced techniques, modifications and extension of theories, practices to synthesise and analyse data for decision making / recommendations
• Analysing tailings and geotechnical reporting for projects which may include the design and inspection of mine waste storage facilities, the construction of tailings storage facilities, including operations and management of tailings.
• Analyse the properties and behaviour of tailings, including stability analysis for dams, earthworks, and civil infrastructure
• Providing supervision (quality assurance) for earthwork and liner installation for tailings dams and associated mine waste infrastructure
• Understands and follows company health & safety policy and procedures
• Participating in training activities

Success attributes

• Technical excellence: understands how to apply technical skills, understands data and findings, consistently deliver high quality results
• Organisation: excellent planner and organiser, can effectively share/delegate tasks
• Understands project context: wants to understand how they fit in, the bigger picture and their role, financial and time implications of project
• Ownership attitude: accountable for completing tasks on time and on budget, willing to shoulder more responsibility, ensures work product meets expectations
• Resourcefulness: constantly thinking and troubleshooting, knows the tools available to them and uses them appropriately, able to propose solutions to problems
• Good communication skills: can effectively communicate with clients, peers, suppliers and contractors
• Detail and quality focus: known for their high standard of care, takes pride in their work, pays attention to detail
• Learning and growth: takes responsibility for their career, actively seeks feedback, takes feedback well
• Demonstrates leadership qualities: willing and able to show Graduates the WSP way

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience

• Relevant degree (BEng or BSc) in Civil or Geological Engineering including 7 years plus experience post-graduation with developed specialist skills in geotechnical engineering;
• Honors degree (BEng or BSc) in the Geotechnical field preferred
• Candidate registration at GhIE preferred
• Legislation related to engineering design supporting water use and waste management license applications;
• Financial knowledge (General understanding of Work in Progress, Accounts Receivables and DSOs);
• Proficient in MS Word, MS Excel (Advanced), MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, MS Projects, slope stability analysis, seepage analysis and modelling software. Proficiency in other engineering related software will be considered beneficial;

Your benefits at WSP will include:

• Competitive benefits and remuneration package;
• Deepen your expertise in a dynamic and globally connected work environment;
• Opportunity to deepen your expertise in a dynamic work environment;
• Innovative and collaborative multidisciplinary projects;
• On the job training, mentoring, and coaching.

At WSP, we care about our people – we operate with integrity and embrace diversity. Don't quite meet all the criteria? Apply, and we can see how your experience aligns to this role and other opportunities within the team.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of talented individuals who share your passion for making a positive impact. Our global team includes more than 69,000 employees, working together to make a difference in communities both close to home and around the world.

At WSP, we care about our people – we operate with integrity and embrace diversity.