Description
WSP is currently seeking an experienced Civil/Geotechnical Engineer for our Tucson, AZ office.
In this role, you will be involved in projects with our US Mine Waste Team and be part of a growing organisation that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
Responsibilities
- Work on civil and geotechnical engineering projects for the mining industry, with opportunities to work on projects in other industries
- Perform engineering tasks such as:
+ Site and material characterisation + 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
- Prepare portions of technical reports documenting field and laboratory investigations, engineering analyses, and facility designs
- Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work
- Assist with laying out installations, foundations, slopes, retaining structures, embankments, and other systems made or supported by soil or rock
- Calculate costs and quantities of material/equipment/labour, and ensure project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos
- Assist with preparing project design packages, including technical drawings, specifications, schedules, and cost estimates
- Conduct geotechnical engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular design, issue, or to plan for future needs
- Perform 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
- Adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or an equivalent field of study
- 4+ 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
- 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 prioritisation of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
- Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis, and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution
- 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