Early Career Mining Engineer

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Mining Engineer for our Lakewood, CO office. Be involved in projects with our Mine Engineering and Stability Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

• Supporting senior and intermediate engineering staff in completion of projects in the area of Open Pit and Underground mining rock mechanics and mine closure

• Performing field work, data collection, field testing, data analysis, excavation stability assessments, and calculations

• Researching specific rock engineering and mine closure problems

• Field work will include some aspects of surveying, drilling coordination, geotechnical core logging/mapping, and construction monitoring

• Data reduction and analysis of investigation data

• Preparing and working with 2D and 3D models

• Assisting with geotechnical characterization and assessments in support of underground, open pit, and mine closure rock mechanics projects

• Assisting with the preparation of technical reports

• Role will include a combination of office and field work

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Civil, Mining or Geological Engineering.

• 0 to 1 year of relevant post education experience in engineering and prior geotechnical design experience.

• Proficient demonstrated knowledge of geotechnical engineering including: evaluating slope stability, seismic engineering, retaining wall design, earth retention, rock mechanics, ground improvement techniques, support of excavation, dewatering, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.

• Proficient understanding of the disciplines of rock and soil mechanics to perform mine stability analysis of both surface and underground mining operations.

• Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.

• Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including scoping, and tracking hours and expenses for project work.

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.

• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

• Relevant consulting or operating experience in a mining or consulting setting.

• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.

• Proficient in AutoCAD

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and general computer usage

• Strong organizational skills

• Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution

• 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.

• Ability to travel and work in other WSP offices as required

• Master's Degree Civil, Mining or Geological Engineering.

• Knowledge of programming language (VB, python, or other) would be an asset.

• Possesses or eligible to receive EIT Certification.

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,…