Associate Civil Engineer, Mine Waste

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for an Associate Civil Engineer to join the Mine Waste team in our Reno, 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. #globalmining 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. • Process fluid management and water balance. • Surface water management facility design and analysis. • Reclamation and closure designs.

• 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. • 1 to 3 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. • 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. #LI-MC2