Early Career Civil/Geotechnical Engineer

WSP•Reno, NV

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Early Career Civil/Geotechnical Engineer to work out of our Reno, NV office. This role involves contributing to projects with the Mine Waste Team, focusing on providing local geotechnical engineering assistance for the design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in both public and private sectors. Tasks include research, design, analysis, concept development, and construction related to various infrastructure types such as roads, buildings, tunnels, dams, canals, levees, bridges, water supply systems, underground storage, and sewage treatment. The position requires generating accurate and concise documentation and ensuring work meets or exceeds industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering, or closely related discipline.
0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience
Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build.
Familiarity with relevant remediation, permitting, improvement and construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS).
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.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

Engineer in Training Certification.
Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

Responsibilities

Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from physical work sites, samples, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements.
Assist with performing basic professional geotechnical engineering work relating to proposed and existing site conditions, including subsurface investigations, soil foundation engineering, settlement analysis, soil erosion, lateral earth pressures, geological hazards, underground water, and slope stability for various project types.
Perform routine geotechnical engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on design requirements and operating strategies to ensure safety and functionality.
Assist with verifying site characteristics and providing basic technical assistance on environmental, design, and construction issues involving rock and soil mechanics, and investigating subsurface and geological conditions.
Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebooks/logs.
Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
Complete training on assigned tasks.
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.