Associate Civil Engineer

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Associate Civil Engineer for the Mine Waste East Team in Florida.   This individual would be involved in projects with our US Mine Waste Team and be a part of a growing organization that is uniquely positioned to solve our client’s most challenging projects. In this role you will have the opportunity to work as a part of a regional team on challenging mining, heavy civil, water resources, and geotechnical projects.  #GlobalMining

Your Impact

• Work within our Mine Waste team on civil, water, and geotechnical engineering projects for the mining industry
• Collect, identify, and compile environmental data from samples of water, sludge, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys.   
• Assist with surface water management analysis and facility design
• Perform water resources engineering work and assist with related investigations
• Assisting with the preparation of project design packages including technical drawings, specifications, project schedules, and cost estimates
• Assist in engineering tasks such as geotechnical field investigation, site and material characterization, and basic geotechnical and civil design.
• Working on domestic and international assignments 
• Work as part of a cross-functional team to execute project work 
• Research environmental databases regarding historical property land uses.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
• Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to prevent, control, restore, clean-up, or address environmental issues or problems.
• 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.

Who You Are
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Water Resources or Geotechnical engineering, with a focus in Water Resources or closely related discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience in relevant fields.
• Engineer in Training Certification preferred.
• Knowledge of water resource engineering principles practices, processes, design/build, and the application to environmental permitting and project work-related issues. 
• Knowledge of Stormwater Management, Drainage, Erosion and Sediment Control, Hydrology & Hydraulics Design, Watershed Studies, Floodplain Delineation, etc.
• Knowledge of civil and geotechnical design principles
• Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions. 
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills require to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Ability to work schedules is conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in engineering. 
• Experience in executing small to mid-size projects

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