This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Civil/Geotechnical Engineer for our Lakewood, Colorado office. 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.
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).
Compensation and Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
Expected Salary: $90,000 - $110,000.
WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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