Early Career Mining Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Savings

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Parental Leave

PTO for bereavement/voting

Job summary

WSP is initiating a search for an Early Career Mining Engineer in Lakewood, CO. You will support senior staff on open pit and underground rock mechanics, and assist with mine closure projects, field data collection and model development.

The role combines field and office work, requiring strong technical skills, teamwork, and willingness to travel to other offices as needed. Master’s degree and EIT are preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Mining or Geotechnical Engineering is required.
• 0–1 year of post-education engineering experience is expected.
• Knowledge of slope stability, seismic design, retaining walls, rock mechanics and related permitting.
• Ability to perform technical computations and interpret plans/specifications.
• Experience with QA/QC and project-related documentation.
• Proficient with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and multi-tasking in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to travel and work across WSP offices as required.

Responsibilities

• Support senior staff in open pit and underground rock mechanics and mine closure projects.
• Perform field work including data collection, testing, analysis, and calculations.
• Research rock engineering and mine closure problems.
• Coordinate field activities: surveying, drilling, logging, and monitoring.
• Reduce data and analyze investigation results for reporting.
• Prepare 2D and 3D models for assessments.
• Support geotechnical characterization for various mine roles.
• Assist with technical report preparation.
• Balance office and field work as needed.

Skills

Open Pit Mining

Underground Mining

Rock Mechanics

Geotechnical Design

QA/QC

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal Skills

Self-Leadership

Travel Readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree Civil, Mining or Geological Engineering

Master's Degree Civil, Mining or Geological Engineering

EIT Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Mining Engineer for our Lakewood, CO office. Be involved in projects with our Mine Engineering and Stability Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Supporting senior and intermediate engineering staff in completion of projects in the area of Open Pit and Underground mining rock mechanics and mine closure
• Performing field work, data collection, field testing, data analysis, excavation stability assessments, and calculations
• Researching specific rock engineering and mine closure problems
• Field work will include some aspects of surveying, drilling coordination, geotechnical core logging/mapping, and construction monitoring
• Data reduction and analysis of investigation data
• Preparing and working with 2D and 3D models
• Assisting with geotechnical characterization and assessments in support of underground, open pit, and mine closure rock mechanics projects
• Assisting with the preparation of technical reports
• Role will include a combination of office and field work

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Civil, Mining or Geological Engineering.
• 0 to 1 year of relevant post education experience in engineering and prior geotechnical design experience.
• Proficient demonstrated knowledge of geotechnical engineering including: evaluating slope stability, seismic engineering, retaining wall design, earth retention, rock mechanics, ground improvement techniques, support of excavation, dewatering, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
• Proficient understanding of the disciplines of rock and soil mechanics to perform mine stability analysis of both surface and underground mining operations.
• Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
• Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including scoping, and tracking hours and expenses for project work.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Relevant consulting or operating experience in a mining or consulting setting.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Proficient in AutoCAD
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and general computer usage
• Strong organizational skills
• Developed 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
• 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 extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Ability to travel and work in other WSP offices as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree Civil, Mining or Geological Engineering.
• Knowledge of programming language (VB, python, or other) would be an asset.
• Possesses or eligible to receive EIT Certification.

WSP Benefits

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leave
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $60,600 - $85,300

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.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

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.