Early Career Civil/Geotechnical Engineer

About the Role

WSP is seeking a full-time Early Career Civil/Geotechnical Engineer to join the Mine Waste team in their Madison, WI office. Lakewood, CO will also be considered. This role involves working on challenging mining, heavy civil, and geotechnical projects as part of a regional team.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within the mine waste team on civil and geotechnical engineering projects for the mining industry, including Tailings Storage Facilities (TSF), Heap Leach Pads, and Waste Rock facilities.
• Perform engineering tasks such as:
• Geotechnical field investigations and construction monitoring.
• Site and material characterization.
• Facility design including grading, storage capacity, and construction quantity evaluations.
• Slope stability, seepage, consolidation, liner system, and settlement analyses.
• Process fluid management and water balance.
• Surface water management facility design and analysis.
• Reclamation and closure designs.
• Prepare portions of technical reports documenting field and laboratory investigations, engineering analyses, and facility designs.
• Assist with the preparation of project design packages including technical drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Perform domestic and international field assignments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
• 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.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical engineering or an equivalent field of study.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or the ability to complete the exam within 6 months of start date.
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to complete engineering calculations and analyses.
• Ability to work both independently and on teams.
• Comfortable working in remote settings.
• Participating in and promoting a safety-first culture.
• Ability and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may differ from the typical workweek.
• Ability to work in the United States immediately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in civil or geotechnical engineering or an equivalent field of study.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, GeoStudio, Muk3D, Rocscience/Slide 2D).
• Member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.