Early Career Geotechnical Engineer

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. 

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Geotechnical Engineer for a full-time position out of our Madison, WI office to support our US Mine Waste Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. In this role you will have the opportunity to work as a part of an international team on challenging mining, heavy civil, and geotechnical projects.

Your Impact

By working within our Mine Waste team on civil and geotechnical engineering projects for the mining industry, you can expect to: 

• Perform engineering tasks such as:
  • Geotechnical field investigations;
  • Site and material characterization;
  • Design of facilities including grading, storage capacity, and construction quantity evaluations;
  • Slope stability, seepage, consolidation, liner system, and deformation analyses to support facility designs; and
  • Surface water management analysis and facility designs.
• Prepare portions of technical reports that document field and laboratory investigations, engineering analyses, and facility designs.
• Assist with the preparation of project design packages including technical drawings, specifications, project schedules, and cost estimates.
• Perform domestic and international field assignments, such as geotechnical investigations and construction monitoring. 
• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering, or closely related discipline. 
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to complete engineering calculations and analyses.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and on teams.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Comfortable working in remote settings.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD and Civil 3D).
• An active focus on health and safety for themselves and others.
• 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 extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 50% of the calendar year both domestically and/or internationally for field work and meetings with clients.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master's Degree in Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoStudio, Rocscience package, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS).
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

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About WSP

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