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WSP in the U.S. · 2 hours ago

Associate Geotechnical Engineer

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$76K/yr - $102K/yr

1+ years exp

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, currently seeking an Associate Civil/Geotechnical Engineer for their Costa Mesa, CA office. In this role, you will work on civil and geotechnical engineering projects for the mining industry, performing various engineering tasks and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet project objectives.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

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

Process fluid management and water balance

Surface water management facility design and analysis

Reclamation and closure 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, 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

Qualification

Civil EngineeringGeotechnical EngineeringFundamentals of Engineering (FE)Analytical SkillsTechnical WritingSelf-leadershipInterpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or an equivalent field of study

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

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, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience

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 prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives

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