Associate Civil/Geotechnical Engineer, Mining

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Associate Civil/Geotechnical Engineer with mining industry experience for our Creve Coeur, Missouri 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 performing engineering tasks such as:

• Geotechnical field investigation
• Site and material characterization
• Design of facilities including grading, storage capacity, and construction quantity evaluations
• Slope stability, seepage, consolidation, liner system, and deformation analyses to support facility designs
• Surface water management analysis and facility 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, project schedules, and cost estimates
• Performing domestic and international field assignments, such as geotechnical investigations and construction monitoring
• 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

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, or closely related discipline
• 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
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and on teams
• Comfortable working in remote settings
• An active focus on health and safety for themselves and others
• Ability and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD and Civil 3D)
• 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:

• A master's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering, or an equivalent field of study
• Engineer in Training Certification
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline

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