Civil​/Geotechnical Engineer; Mining

Position: Civil/Geotechnical Engineer (Mining)
This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an experienced 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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