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