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WSP USA Early Career Civil Engineering in Tampa, Florida
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Civil/Geotechnical Engineer for the Tampa, Florida office. This individual would be involved in projects with our US Mine Waste Team and be a part of a growing organization that is uniquely positioned to solve our client’s most challenging projects. 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.
Your Impact
Working within our Mine Waste team on civil and geotechnical engineering projects for the mining industry
Performing engineering tasks such as:
Geotechnical field investigations
Site and material characterization
Design of facilities including grading, storage capacity, and construction quantity evaluations
Slope stability, seepage, consolidation, liner system, and deformation analyses to support facility designs.
Surface water management analysis and facility designs
Preparing technical reports that document field and laboratory investigations, engineering analyses, andfacility designs
Assisting with the preparation of project design packages including technical drawings, specifications,project schedules, and cost estimates
Performing domestic and international field assignments, such as geotechnical investigations andconstruction monitoring
Working with and leading multi-disciplinary project teams
Supporting technical proposals and design work package in response to client needs
Managing the work of entry-level engineers
Comply with company and client safety guidelines and site-specific procedures
Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects.
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
Bachelor’s degree in civil, environmental or geotechnical engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior civil design experience.
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.
Strong analytical skills including the ability to complete engineering calculations and analyses.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Have relevant experience/course work in related to
Geotechnical field investigations,
Site and material characterization,
Design of facilities including grading, storage capacity, and construction quantity evaluations,
Slope stability analysis,
Seepage modeling,
Deformation analyses to support facility designs, and
Surface water management analysis
Water balance calculations
Familiarity with discipline-specific analysis and design software (i.e., GIS, SEEP/W, SLOPE/W, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, etc.).
Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
Ability to work both independently and on teams.
Comfortable working in remote settings
Ability and willingness to travel.
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 work week.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A master’s degree in civil or geotechnical engineering, or an equivalent field of study
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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.
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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.
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