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Civil/Geotechnical Engineer

Overview

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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Civil/Geotechnical Engineer to join our Mine Waste team. The position will be located in our Lakewood, Colorado office; however, other WSP office locations will be considered for an exceptional candidate. 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

Performing engineering tasks such as:

Geotechnical field investigations

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 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

Working with and leading multi-disciplinary project teams

Supporting technical proposals and design work packages in response to client needs

Managing the work of junior engineers

Mentoring peers and fostering a good work culture

Complying with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures, including data collection, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction activities

Completing training on assigned tasks

Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, conduct, and adherence to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

Performing additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering, or closely related discipline

Engineer in Training Certification

3 to 5 years of relevant post-education experience

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

Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools

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

Qualifications

Master's Degree in Civil, Geotechnical or Geological engineering, or an equivalent field of study

Professional Engineer Registration or the ability to complete the PE exam within 6 months to 1 year of start date

Prior related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline

Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including scoping, and tracking hours and expenses for project work commensurate with years of experience

Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Muk3D)

Familiarity with discipline-specific geotechnical analysis software (i.e., Slide2D, Slope/W, Seep/W)

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, , and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $73,100 - $114,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $73,100 - $107,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, , life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer ///// / / / or Protected Veteran Status.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Application Details

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Professional Services

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Civil/Geotechnical Engineer

United States
Full time

Published on 09/04/2025

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