Early Career Geotechnical Engineer

About the Role

The engineer will support senior and intermediate staff on open‑pit and underground mining rock‑mechanics and mine‑closure projects. Responsibilities include field work, data collection and testing, excavation stability assessments, research on rock‑engineering issues, surveying, drilling coordination, core logging, construction monitoring, data reduction, 2D/3D modeling, geotechnical characterizations, and preparation of technical reports. The position blends office and field activities. • Support senior/intermediate engineers on open‑pit and underground mining rock‑mechanics and mine‑closure projects. • Conduct field work: data collection, testing, surveying, drilling coordination, core logging, and construction monitoring. • Perform excavation stability assessments and rock‑engineering research. • Reduce and analyze investigation data; develop 2D and 3D geotechnical models. • Assist with geotechnical characterization, assessments, and technical report preparation. • Balance office and field duties across project lifecycle. • Execute technical calculations, interpret plans/specifications, and ensure regulatory compliance. • Manage small‑to‑mid‑level project scopes, track hours and expenses. • Apply QA/QC standards and provide guidance to junior team members. • Maintain a “Safety First” mindset aligned with WSP core values.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸data collection
• ▸excavation assessment
• ▸3d modeling
• ▸technical reporting
• ▸project management
• ▸qa/qc

What You Bring

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mining or Geological Engineering and have 0‑1 year of post‑education experience with geotechnical design exposure. Required skills include slope stability, seismic, retaining wall, rock‑mechanics, ground improvement, dewatering, design/build, permitting, and the ability to perform technical calculations, project tracking, and effective communication with both technical and non‑technical audiences. Strong self‑leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, QA/QC adherence, and proficiency in AutoCAD and Microsoft Office are essential. A Master’s degree, programming knowledge (VB, Python, etc.), and eligibility for EIT certification are preferred. The candidate must demonstrate a safety‑first attitude, critical thinking, problem‑solving, and willingness to travel to other WSP offices as needed. • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mining, or Geological Engineering. • Possess 0‑1 year post‑graduation experience with geotechnical design exposure. • Demonstrate knowledge of slope stability, seismic, retaining walls, rock‑mechanics, ground improvement, dewatering, and permitting processes. • Communicate effectively with engineering and non‑engineering audiences. • Exhibit strong self‑leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization in dynamic environments. • Proficient in AutoCAD, Microsoft Office, and general computer usage. • Preferred: Master’s degree, programming skills (VB, Python), and eligibility for EIT certification.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸autocad
• ▸python
• ▸eit
• ▸communication
• ▸self‑leadership

Benefits

WSP offers comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings, paid sick leave, vacation, parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, or naturalization. The expected Colorado salary range is $58,200‑$82,000, with additional benefits and compensation determined by experience, skills, and internal equity. • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement plan, and paid leave (sick, vacation, parental, bereavement, voting, naturalization). • Compensation range for Colorado: $58,200‑$82,000, subject to experience and internal equity.

Work Environment

Field