Early Career Civil Engineer

Company Description

Big challenges need bold thinkers.

If you’re someone who sees problems as opportunities, you’ll thrive here.
RESPEC is 100% employee-owned
, which means we take ownership of every challenge. Here, your ideas drive real solutions. Since 1969, we’ve tackled complex challenges in energy transition, infrastructure resilience, digital transformation, and sustainability.

At RESPEC, you’ll work alongside clients to take on critical problems. Depending on your expertise, you might design infrastructure in remote locations, develop renewable energy solutions for global projects, or apply data-driven technology to improve mining and water systems.

We bring deep technical knowledge, real-world experience, and a commitment to work that matters. If you're looking for a place where your contributions have real impact, you’ll fit right in.

RESPEC seeks an Early Career Civil Enginee
r to join our team in our Cheyenne, WY office
.

In this role, you will support the planning, design, and implementation of a variety of mine reclamation and land restoration projects. You will work alongside experienced engineers and environmental professionals to help restore and improve mine-impacted lands while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

This position offers a unique blend of office and field experience, including engineering support, construction observation, and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) activities. Candidates should be comfortable working outdoors, traveling to project sites, and conducting fieldwork in remote and rugged environments.

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early‑career engineer looking to build a career in civil engineering, mine reclamation, and land restoration while making a lasting environmental impact.

This is an onsite position based in Cheyenne, Wyoming. While preference may be given to candidates located in the area, we encourage qualified candidates from other locations to apply. For the successful candidate who requires relocation, a relocation bonus will be offered to support their move to Cheyenne.

• Hands-on experience with mine reclamation, land restoration, and civil engineering projects
• Exposure to all phases of project development, from field investigation and design through construction and project closeout
• Opportunities to work alongside experienced engineers, geologists, and environmental professionals
• Professional development and career growth in a specialized and rewarding field

• Assist with the planning, evaluation, design, and construction oversight of abandoned mine land reclamation projects
• Support site assessments, field investigations, and geotechnical evaluations on active and reclaimed mine lands
• Contribute to the design and development of:
• Mine closure and earthwork grading projects
• Highwall stabilization and reclamation projects
• Stormwater management and drainage conveyance systems, including channels, under drains, culverts, and erosion-control measures
• Perform construction observation and assist with QA/QC activities to verify compliance with project specifications, design plans, and regulatory requirements
• Collect, analyze, and document field data to support engineering evaluations, permitting efforts, and project development
• Prepare technical reports, design calculations, drawings, and project documentation under the guidance of senior engineers
• Collaborate with project managers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other project stakeholders
• Travel to project sites to conduct inspections, investigations, and construction support activities
• Work safely and effectively in remote locations and challenging terrain while adhering to company and site‑specific safety requirements

• Bachelor of science or master of science degree in civil engineering, mining engineering, or a related engineering discipline from an ABET accredited university
• 0 to 5 years of experience in civil, mining, geotechnical, or reclamation engineering with at least 1 year in construction management field
• Engineer In Training (E.I.T.) or Profession Engineer (P.E.) or…