Early Career Civil/Geotechnical Engineer

WSP; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 68,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Early Career Civil/Geotechnical Engineer to join the Mine Waste team in Madison, WI, with consideration for Lakewood, CO. You will work on mining, heavy civil, and geotechnical projects as part of a regional team, performing fieldwork, design, and reporting.

The role requires a Civil/Geotechnical degree, FE exam (or within 6 months), strong analytical skills, and the ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical engineering is required.
• FE exam completed or achievable within 6 months of start date.
• Strong analytical skills for calculations and analyses.
• Ability to work independently and in teams, with travel willingness.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to civil and geotechnical projects for mining and related industries.
• Perform field investigations, site characterization, and design analyses.
• Prepare technical reports documenting investigations and designs.
• Assist with drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Engage in domestic and international field assignments and cross-functional teamwork.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Geotechnical engineering

Engineer in Training Certification

Master’s degree in civil/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, WIoffice. 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

• 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.
• Comfortable working in remote settings.
• 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
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• 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 - $93,800

WSP 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.