Early Career Civil/Geotechnical Engineer

WSPWSPMadison, Wisconsin, United States
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Posted

9/8/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$68k - $94k/year

Work style

Hybrid

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Core responsibilities

The engineer will work on mine waste projects, including tailings storage facilities and waste rock facilities, performing geotechnical field investigations and site characterization. They will also conduct engineering analyses, prepare technical reports, and assist with project design packages and cost estimates.

Requirements overview

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in civil or geotechnical engineering and have 0 to 1 years of relevant experience. Successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam or the ability to complete it within 6 months is required.

Key skills

Civil engineeringGeotechnical engineeringMine waste managementSlope stability analysisSeepage analysisTechnical writingEngineering calculationsField investigationsConstruction monitoringWater balanceAutoCADCivil 3DArcGISGeoStudioRocscienceCommunication

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Education requirements

bachelor degreepostgraduate degree

About WSP

Industry

Professional Services

Employees

73,421

Type

Public Company

Size

10,001+ employees

WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering, science and infrastructure solutions firms, uniting its multidisciplinary expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, WSP operates in over 50 countries and employs approximately 83,000 professionals, known as Visioneers. Together they pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects in the transportation, infrastructure, environment, building, energy, water, and mining and metals sectors. WSP is publicly listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:WSP).

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Job categories

EngineeringConstructionEnergyEnvironmental & SustainabilityConsulting

Description

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time Early Career Civil/Geotechnical Engineer to join the Mine Waste team in our Madison, WI office. The following locations will be also considered: Lakewood, CO. Be involved in projects with our US Mine Waste Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. In this role you will have the opportunity to work as a part of a regional team on challenging mining, heavy civil, and geotechnical projects. #wspmining Your Impact * Working within our mine waste team on civil and geotechnical engineering projects for the mining industry (including Tailings Storage Facilities (TSF), Heap Leach Pads, and Waste Rock facilities) with opportunities to work on projects in other industries. * Performing engineering tasks such as: * Geotechnical field investigations and construction monitoring. * 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. * Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work. * Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction. * 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 * A bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geotechnical engineering or an equivalent field of study. * 0 to 1 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. * Ability and 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 differ from the typical workweek. * The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.  Preferred Qualifications: * A master’s degree in civil or geotechnical engineering or an equivalent field of study * Engineer in Training Certification. * Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS,  GeoStudio, Muk3D, Rocscience/Slide 2D). * A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.   WSP Benefits:   WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.   Compensation: Expected Salary (Colorado only): $68,200 - $93,800 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.  #LI-MC2 About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com [https://www.wsp.com/] WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started? WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.  Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. 

Requirements

  • Civil engineering
  • Geotechnical engineering
  • Mine waste management
  • Slope stability analysis
  • Seepage analysis
  • Technical writing
  • Engineering calculations
  • Field investigations
  • Construction monitoring
  • Water balance
  • AutoCAD
  • Civil 3D
  • ArcGIS
  • GeoStudio
  • Rocscience
  • Communication

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Disability
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement savings
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid parental leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Voting leave

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