Mine Waste Civil/Geotechnical Engineer

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Mine Waste Civil/Geotechnical Engineer to join our Mine Waste team in Lakewood, CO.  The following locations will also be considered: Anchorage, AK; Madison, WI; or St. Louis, MO. Other WSP office locations will be considered for an exceptional candidate.  Be involved in projects with 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 a regional team on challenging mining, heavy civil, and geotechnical projects.  #GlobalMining

Your Impact

• Working within our Mine Waste team on civil and geotechnical engineering projects for the mining industry 
• Performing 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
  • Surface water management analysis and facility designs
• Preparing technical reports that document field and laboratory investigations, engineering analyses, and facility designs
• Assisting with the preparation of project design packages including technical drawings, specifications, project schedules, and cost estimates
• Performing domestic and international field assignments, such as geotechnical investigations and construction monitoring
• Working with and leading multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Supporting technical proposals and design work package in response to client needs.
• Managing the work of junior engineers.
• Mentoring peers and fostering a good work culture.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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.
• Performing additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• 3 to 5 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.
• Comfortable working in remote settings.
• An active focus on health and safety for themselves and others.
• Ability and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek. 
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Civil, Geotechnical or Geological engineering, or an equivalent field of study.
• Professional Engineer Registration or the ability to complete the PE exam within 6 months to 1 year of start date.
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
• Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including scoping, and tracking hours and expenses for project work commensurate with years of experience.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD,Civil 3D, Muk3D).
• Familiarity with discipline-specific geotechnical analysis software (i.e., Slide2D, Slope/W, Seep/W).

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. 

Compensation:

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $75,600 - $110,700

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful appl