Early Career Civil/Geotechnical Engineer

Job Description

Job Description: Early Career Civil/Geotechnical Engineer

WSP is currently seeking a Full-Time Early Career Civil/Geotechnical Engineer to join our team. This role is available in our Reno, NV, Elko, NV, or Costa Mesa, CA offices. You will be an integral part of our US Mine Waste Team, working on challenging mining, heavy civil, and geotechnical projects within a growing organization dedicated to meeting client objectives and solving complex challenges. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to significant projects under the #globalmining initiative.

Your Impact and Responsibilities:

• Work within our dedicated mine waste team, focusing on civil and geotechnical engineering projects primarily for the mining industry, with opportunities to engage in projects across other industries.
• Perform a variety of engineering tasks, including:
  • Site and material characterization.
  • Facility design, encompassing grading, storage capacity assessments, and construction quantity evaluations.
  • In-depth analyses such as slope stability, seepage, consolidation, liner system integrity, and settlement.
  • Design and analysis of surface water management facilities.
• Prepare distinct portions of technical reports, documenting comprehensive field and laboratory investigations, detailed engineering analyses, and facility designs.
• Assist in the development of complete project design packages, which include technical drawings, specifications, engineering calculations, project schedules, and cost estimates.
• Undertake domestic and international field assignments, which may involve geotechnical investigations and construction monitoring activities.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation utilizing electronic systems, technical drawings, and detailed field/work site notebooks/logs.
• Strictly comply with all safety guidelines and site-specific procedures, including but not limited to, accurate location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction protocols.
• Complete all assigned training tasks diligently.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making concerning company funds, resources, and conduct, consistently adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and all related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as dictated by business needs.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Experience: 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Certifications: Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, or the demonstrable ability to complete the exam within 6 months of the start date.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent research skills coupled with a strong analytical mindset.
• Communication: Competent interpersonal and communication skills for effective and professional interaction with both engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Self-Leadership: Proficient self-leadership, exhibiting strong attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and effective prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Teamwork: Ability to work both independently under general supervision and collaboratively as part of a team to achieve business objectives.
• Technical Proficiency: Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation software, spreadsheets, and various technology and tools.
• Safety Commitment: Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and the ability to adhere to WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Work Schedule: Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements, which may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Travel: Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific demands.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications: Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification.
• Education: Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, or a relevant field of study.
• Internship Experience: Prior internship experience related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
• Professional Involvement: Membership and/or active participation in local professional practice organizations.

WSP Benefits:

WSP offers a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to provide health and financial stability throughout an employee’s career. These benefits include coverage for medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; retirement savings plans; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation (California Only):

Expected Salary: $58,200 – $87,300

WSP USA provides this compensation range in good faith, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and to offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances unrelated to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

About WSP:

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. We are dedicated to serving local communities, comprising 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 over 15,000 employees in more than 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

Visit www.wsp.com for more information.

WSP embraces a flexible and agile workplace model while ensuring client needs are met. Employees also receive a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings, all aimed at fostering health and financial stability throughout their careers.

At WSP, we are committed to providing our employees with the challenges they seek to advance their careers and expand their knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in achieving 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.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP without a signed Service Agreement where WSP has explicitly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP. WSP will then have the right to hire that candidate without reservation, and no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.