Associate Civil Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer for their Mine Waste East Team in Florida. This position involves working on civil, mining, and geotechnical projects, requiring a bachelor’s degree in a relevant engineering field and 1 to 3 years of experience.

You will conduct environmental data collection, assist in project design, and collaborate with a cross-functional team on challenging projects. Strong communication and analytical skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of relevant post-education experience in relevant fields.
• Engineer in Training Certification preferred.
• Basic proficiency with spreadsheets and predictive models.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Mine Waste team on civil and geotechnical projects.
• Collect and compile environmental data for various projects.
• Assist in the preparation of project design packages.

Skills

Knowledge of water resource engineering principles

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Analytical mindset

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Water Resources or Geotechnical engineering

Master’s degree in engineering (preferred)

Tools

Technical writing skills

Office automation software

Job description

Associate Civil Engineer – Mine Waste East Team

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Associate Civil Engineer for the Mine Waste East Team in Florida. This individual would be involved in projects with our US Mine Waste Team and be a part of a growing organization that is uniquely positioned to solve our client’s most challenging projects. In this role you will have the opportunity to work as a part of a regional team on challenging mining, heavy civil, water resources, and geotechnical projects.

Responsibilities

• Work within our Mine Waste team on civil, water, and geotechnical engineering projects for the mining industry
• Collect, identify, and compile environmental data from samples of water, sludge, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys
• Assist with surface water management analysis and facility design
• Perform water resources engineering work and assist with related investigations
• Assisting with the preparation of project design packages including technical drawings, specifications, project schedules, and cost estimates
• Assist in engineering tasks such as geotechnical field investigation, site and material characterization, and basic geotechnical and civil design
• Working on domestic and international assignments
• Work as part of a cross-functional team to execute project work
• Research environmental databases regarding historical property land uses
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses
• Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs)
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to prevent, control, restore, clean‑up, or address environmental issues or problems
• 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Water Resources or Geotechnical engineering, with a focus in Water Resources or closely related discipline
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post‑education experience in relevant fields
• Engineer in Training Certification preferred
• Knowledge of water resource engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and the application to environmental permitting and project work‑related issues
• Knowledge of Stormwater Management, Drainage, Erosion and Sediment Control, Hydrology & Hydraulics Design, Watershed Studies, Floodplain Delineation, etc.
• Knowledge of civil and geotechnical design principles
• Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non‑engineering audience
• Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions
• Capable self‑leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi‑tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies
• Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution
• Ability to work schedules is 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 engineering
• Experience in executing small to mid‑size projects

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.