Early Career Mining Engineer

WSP; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Early Career Mining Engineer to join our Lakewood, CO office and contribute to Open Pit and Underground mining rock mechanics and mine closure projects. You will support senior engineers, perform field testing, data analysis, and prepare technical reports, while developing hands-on expertise in geotechnical design and permitting processes.

The role blends office work with field activities, including surveying coordination and 3D modeling, with opportunities to travel and

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 knowledge of geotechnical engineering including slope stability, seismic engineering, retaining wall design, earth retention, rock mechanics, ground improvement, support of excavation, dewatering, and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Support senior staff in Open Pit and Underground mining rock mechanics and mine closure projects.
• Perform field work, data collection, testing, analysis, and stability calculations.
• Research rock engineering and mine closure problems and prepare technical reports.
• Engage in field activities like surveying, drilling coordination, core logging/mapping, and construction monitoring.
• Reduce and analyze investigation data and work with 2D/3D models.
• Assist with geotechnical characterization for underground/open pit/mine closure projects.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Slope stability analysis

Seismic engineering

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree Civil, Mining or Geological Engineering

Master's degree Civil, Mining or Geological Engineering

EIT Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

This Opportunity

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:

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): $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.