Civil/Geotechnical Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an experienced Civil/Geotechnical Engineer to join their Tucson, AZ office. The successful candidate will manage civil and geotechnical projects, performing site analyses and designing facilities. A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering and at least 4 years of relevant experience are required. The role may involve domestic and international travel. The ideal candidate should have strong analytical and communication skills and be proactive in a safety-first culture.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of post-education experience is required.
• Completion of Fundamentals of Engineering exam within 6 months is needed.
• Comfortable working in remote settings and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil and geotechnical engineering projects within the Mine Waste team.
• Perform site and material characterization and facility design analysis.
• Prepare project design packages including specifications and cost estimates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Technical writing proficiency

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Predictive models

Office automation software

Job description

Overview

WSP is seeking an experienced Civil/Geotechnical Engineer for our Tucson, AZ office. You will work with our US Mine Waste Team on mining, heavy civil, and geotechnical projects.

Responsibilities

• Work within the Mine Waste team, managing civil and geotechnical engineering projects.
• Perform site and material characterization, facility design, slope stability, seepage, consolidation, liner system, and settlement analyses.
• Design surface water management facilities.
• Prepare portions of technical reports documenting field and laboratory investigations, engineering analyses, and facility designs.
• Assist in laying out installations, foundations, slopes, retaining structures, embankments, and other systems supported by soil or rock, calculating costs and quantities.
• Prepare project design packages including technical drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Conduct geotechnical engineering studies and surveys to gather design information.
• Participate in domestic and international field assignments such as investigations and construction monitoring.
• Execute project work as part of cross‑functional teams.
• Complete training on assigned tasks; exercise responsible decision‑making and adhere to the Company Code of Conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or equivalent field.
• 4+ years of post‑education experience.
• Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or ability to complete the exam within 6 months of start date.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to perform engineering calculations and analyses.
• Ability to work independently and on teams.
• Comfortable working in remote settings.
• Commitment to a safety‑first culture.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to convey ideas effectively to engineering and non‑engineering audiences.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Self‑leadership and attention to detail; capable of multi‑tasking and prioritizing responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills for analyzing test results, data collation, statistical analysis to arrive at effective solutions.
• Adherence to workplace safety and WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Availability to work schedules that may extend beyond the typical workweek; occasional travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil, Geotechnical, Engineering or related discipline.
• Engineer in Training Certification.

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.