As a Principal Tailings Engineer within the Global Capability Centre India (WSP-GCC-IN) , you will serve as a technical leader in 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 a delivery-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 assessmentsand 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 withinternational 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. 1015 years of experience in Tailings Management .
