Early Career Civil Engineer

Intel Corporation; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 66,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Early Career Civil Engineer to join their team in Lakewood, CO. The role includes responsibilities such as conducting geotechnical investigations, preparing technical documentation, and participating in international projects. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 0 to 1 year of relevant post-education experience.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conducting geotechnical field investigations and characterizing sites.
• Preparing technical reports and project design packages.
• Participating in field assignments and adhering to safety guidelines.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-leadership

Attention to detail

Multitasking abilities

Prioritization skills

Familiarity with design software

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering

Master’s Degree in Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MicroStation

ArcGIS

Job description

WSP is a global leader in environmental consulting, boasting world-class expertise in environmental, social, and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. With over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, they collaborate to protect and conserve natural landscapes, build strong community foundations, and promote sustainable development to combat climate change. WSP offers employees access to a vast network of resources and numerous opportunities for collaboration on diverse global projects.

WSP is seeking an Early Career Civil Engineer to join their team in one of four US locations: Lakewood, CO; Anchorage, AK; Madison, WI; or Creve Coeur, MO. This role supports the US Mine Waste Team and involves working on challenging mining, heavy civil, and geotechnical projects as part of an international team.

Responsibilities:

• Engineering Tasks: Conducting geotechnical field investigations; characterizing sites and materials; designing facilities (including grading, storage capacity, and construction quantity evaluations); performing slope stability, seepage, consolidation, liner system, and deformation analyses to support facility designs; and conducting surface water management analysis and facility design.
• Technical Reporting: Preparing sections of technical reports documenting field and laboratory investigations, engineering analyses, and facility designs.
• Project Design Packages: Assisting in the preparation of project design packages, including technical drawings, specifications, project schedules, and cost estimates.
• Field Assignments: Participating in domestic and international field assignments, such as geotechnical investigations and construction monitoring.
• Documentation: Generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebooks/logs.
• Safety Compliance: Adhering to safety guidelines and site-specific procedures, including location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• Training: Completing assigned training tasks.
• Ethical Conduct: Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Additional Responsibilities: Performing additional tasks as business needs require.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 year of relevant post-education experience.
• Strong analytical skills (including engineering calculations and analyses).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking abilities, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Comfort working in remote settings.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (e.g., AutoCAD and Civil 3D).
• Strong commitment to health and safety.
• Ability to work flexible schedules.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% domestically and/or internationally.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Civil, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification.
• Familiarity with additional design software (e.g., MicroStation, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS).
• Relevant internship experience.
• Membership in and/or active participation in professional organizations.

Compensation (Colorado Only): $66,000 – $88,000 (Note: This is a salary range and may vary based on experience and location).

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