Civil/Geotechnical Engineer

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Civil/Geotechnical Engineer for our Elko, NV office. 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.

Your Impact

• Working within our mine waste team on civil and geotechnical engineering projects for the mining industry with opportunities to work on projects in other industries

• Performing engineering tasks such as:

• Site and material characterization

• Facility design including grading, storage capacity, and construction quantity evaluations.

• Slope stability, seepage, consolidation, liner system, and settlement analyses.

• Permafrost soils and cold region related engineering analyses, design, and thermal modeling

• Surface water management facility design and analysis

• 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, such as geotechnical investigations and construction monitoring

• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.

• Complete training on assigned tasks.

• 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

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or an equivalent field of study.
• 3 to 5 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
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally
• 3 years of relevant work experience preferred
• 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 extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Civil, or Geotechnical, Engineering or relevant discipline preferred
• Engineer in Training Certification.

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