Tailings Engineer

About the role

WSP is seeking an Intermediate Tailings Engineer to join its Mine Waste team on a renewable fixed‑term basis in Accra, Ghana. The role involves delivering tailings and geotechnical services for mining projects, acting as a key technical link between senior and junior staff, and providing expert advice to internal and external clients.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and analyse tailings and geotechnical data for design, inspection, and construction supervision of mine waste storage facilities.
• Provide technical advice on complex tailings issues, including stability, seepage, and closure planning.
• Supervise quality assurance for earthwork and liner installation on tailings dams.
• Lead health and safety initiatives on project sites.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to proposal development and technical reporting.

Required profile

• Intermediate level with strong general technical skills and emerging specialist expertise in tailings or geotechnical engineering.
• Ability to work independently on moderate‑complexity tasks and make decisions with senior staff input.
• Effective communication with clients and internal teams.
• Understanding of WSP business systems and quality standards.

Required skills

• Tailings management and geotechnical analysis
• Design and inspection of mine waste storage facilities
• Stability and seepage analysis
• Closure planning for tailings dams
• Earthwork and liner installation supervision
• Health & safety leadership