Civil - Geotechnical

Geoengineer; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Early Career Civil/Geotechnical Engineer to join the Mine Waste team in our Madison, WI office. You will work on mining, heavy civil, and geotechnical projects as part of a regional team, with opportunities for field assignments both domestically and internationally.

The role requires a bachelor’s in Civil or Geotechnical engineering, 0–1 year of experience, and FE exam completion or within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical engineering or equivalent.
• 0–1 year of post-education experience.
• FE exam completed or within 6 months of start.
• Strong analytical skills for calculations and analyses.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Effective communication with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Proficiency with technical writing, MS Office, and engineering software.
• Detail-oriented with multitasking and prioritization.
• Adherence to safety policies.
• Eligible to work in United States immediately.

Responsibilities

• Work on civil and geotechnical projects for the mining industry (TSF, Heap Leach Pads, Waste Rock facilities).
• Perform geotechnical field investigations and construction monitoring.
• Site and material characterization.
• Facility design including grading, storage capacity, and quantities.
• Slope stability, seepage, consolidation, liner system, and settlement analyses.
• Process fluid management and water balance.
• Surface water management facility design and analysis.
• Reclamation and closure designs.
• Prepare portions of technical reports documenting investigations and designs.
• Assist with project design packages including drawings, specs, schedules, cost estimates.
• Domestic and international field assignments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Follow safety guidelines and site procedures.
• Adhere to WSP Code of Conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical engineering

Master’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

GeoStudio

Muk3D

Rocscience/Slide 2D

Job description

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time Early Career Civil/Geotechnical Engineer to join the Mine Waste team in our Madison, WI office. The following locations will be also considered: Lakewood, CO .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. #wspmining Your Impact

• Working within our mine waste team on civil and geotechnical engineering projects for the mining industry (including Tailings Storage Facilities (TSF), Heap Leach Pads, and Waste Rock facilities) with opportunities to work on projects in other industries.
• Performing engineering tasks such as:
  • Geotechnical field investigations and construction monitoring.
  • Site and material characterization.
  • Facility design including grading, storage capacity, and construction quantity evaluations.
  • Slope stability, seepage, consolidation, liner system, and settlement analyses.
  • Process fluid management and water balance.
  • Surface water management facility design and analysis.
  • Reclamation and closure designs.
• Preparing portions of 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, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Performing domestic and international field assignments.
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
• 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.
• 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.

Who You Are
Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical engineering or an equivalent field of study.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
• Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or the ability to complete the exam within 6 months of start date.
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to complete engineering calculations and analyses.
• Ability to work both independently and on teams.
• Participating in and promoting a safety-first culture.
• Ability and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may differ from the typical workweek.
• The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A master’s degree in civil or geotechnical engineering or an equivalent field of study
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS,GeoStudio, Muk3D, Rocscience/Slide 2D).
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

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): $68,200 - $93,800WSP 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 applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific 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, and/or federal law.