Early Career Civil/Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

Early Career Civil/Geotechnical Engineer | WSP

The Tone:
This is an early career position at WSP, located in Reno, NV, Elko, NV, or Costa Mesa, CA. WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm dedicated to designing lasting solutions across various markets. This role is crucial for the US Mine Waste Team, offering the opportunity to contribute to challenging mining, heavy civil, and geotechnical projects. The successful candidate will help WSP meet client objectives and solve complex challenges.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Reno, NV, Elko, NV, or Costa Mesa, CA (On-site)
• Pay: $58200–$87300 yearly
• Team: US Mine Waste Team
• Mission: Contribute to challenging mining, heavy civil, and geotechnical projects to meet client objectives and solve their challenges.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Involvement: Contribute to civil and geotechnical engineering projects primarily for the mining industry, with opportunities to work in other sectors.
• Engineering Analysis: Conduct various engineering tasks, including site and material characterization, facility design, and analyses for slope stability, seepage, consolidation, liner systems, settlement, and surface water management.
• Technical Documentation: Prepare sections of technical reports detailing field and laboratory investigations, engineering analyses, and facility designs.
• Design Package Support: Assist in developing project design packages, including technical drawings, specifications, engineering calculations, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Field Assignments: Perform domestic and international field assignments, such as geotechnical investigations and construction monitoring, while ensuring complete and accurate documentation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience: 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience, with successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or the ability to complete it within six months of the start date.
• Skills: Excellent research and analytical skills, competent interpersonal and communication skills, proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Bonus: Engineer in Training Certification, a Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical engineering, prior related internships, or active participation in professional practice organizations.