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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Early Career Mining Engineer

WSP Lakewood, CO entry full-time

Salary

$60,600 - $85,300 per year

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Description

WSP is seeking an Early Career Mining Engineer for their Lakewood, CO office.

The successful candidate will be involved in projects with the Mine Engineering and Stability Earth & Environment Team, supporting senior and intermediate engineering staff in the completion of projects related to Open Pit and Underground mining rock mechanics and mine closure.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supporting senior engineers in project completion
  • Performing field work, data collection, and analysis
  • Conducting research on rock engineering and mine closure problems
  • Participating in surveying, drilling coordination, and geotechnical core logging
  • Preparing technical reports and working with 2D and 3D models

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mining, or Geological Engineering
  • 0-1 year of relevant post-education experience in engineering
  • Knowledge of geotechnical engineering, rock mechanics, and mine stability analysis
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office
  • Strong organisational and communication skills

Preferred qualifications include:

  • A Master's Degree in Civil, Mining, or Geological Engineering
  • Knowledge of programming languages such as VB or Python
  • Eligibility for EIT Certification

WSP offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings, and paid time off.

The expected salary range for this position in Colorado is $60,600 - $85,300.

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • programming languages (VB, Python)
  • EIT Certification

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/96194

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