Early Career Mining Engineer

WSP•St. Louis, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a full-time Early Career Mining Engineer for its Creve Coeur, Missouri office. The role is part of the Earth & Environment Team and involves mining engineering work on projects that support client objectives. The engineer will perform mining engineering functions, strategic modeling, mine design, sequencing, and engineering analyses using mine modeling software. Work will be carried out under supervision and collaboratively with engineers and technical staff, including colleagues in other WSP offices and clients worldwide. The role also includes training on assigned tasks, applying WSP's safety and ethical standards, and taking on additional responsibilities as business needs require.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mining Engineering or a related degree.
0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent communication skills, including report writing and presentation skills.
Ability to travel internationally and to remote project locations.
Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.
Detail-oriented, with an emphasis on quality work products.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to work in the United States immediately.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Mining Engineering or a closely related degree.
Engineer in Training Certification.
Fluency in English; fluency in other languages such as French, Spanish, or Portuguese is considered an asset.
Previous internship and relevant experience in underground and surface mine planning, design, and scheduling.
Experience with mine planning, design, and scheduling software packages such as Vulcan, Deswik, Datamine, MineScape, Whittle, XPAC, and Spry.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a Safety-First focus.
Conduct a full range of mining engineering functions.
Perform strategic modeling, design, and engineering analyses, including interactive mine design and sequencing using mine modeling software packages.
Work on projects under supervision and as part of collaborative teams.
Work collaboratively with engineers and technical staff to develop skills and procedures for delivering engineering and consulting assignments.
Apply ethical behavior and support WSP’s Core Values and Culture.
Work with other WSP offices and clients worldwide.
Complete training on assigned tasks.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.