Early Career Civil Engineer

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time
Early Career Geotechnical Engineer for our Reno ,
Nevada office.

Be involved in projects with our US Mine Waste Team where you’ll have the opportunity to work as a part of a regional team on challenging mining, heavy civil, and geotechnical projects to be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. #global mining

• 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

• 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, engineering calculations, schedules, and cost estimates

• Performing domestic and international field assignments, such as geotechnical investigations and construction monitoring

• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs.

• 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.

• 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..

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, or closely related discipline.

• 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.

• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.

• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.

• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.

• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.

• 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.

• Engineer in Training Certification.

• Master's degree in Civil or Geotechnical engineering, or relevant field of study

• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.

• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

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