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Civil Engineer

WSP USA
Full-time
On-site
Lakeland, Florida, United States
Civil & Structural Engineering

Description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our mining services team in Florida. The candidate will provide civil engineering services for our mining, infrastructure, and water resources projects in the United States.  

Your Impact

  • The primary responsibilities for this position will be to provide operations oversight, maintenance coordination, and NPDES permit compliance services, including weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for a former phosphate mine and fertilizer production facility site.
  • Provide civil engineering services and support Project Managers to deliver mining, infrastructure, and water resources project services to WSP’s public and private sector clients
  • Projects include site investigation, dams and levees design & inspection, mining infrastructure and tailings pond design, transportation, utilities and other civil works projects
  • Knowledge and experience in phosphate mining industry including clay settling area design and construction, mined land water management and reclamation, and gypsum stack design, operations and closure
  • Supervise and lead civil / mining / geotechnical field investigation activities
  • Technical management of multi-discipline projects, coordinating project tasks, and ensuring the technical quality of deliverables
  • Collaboration and participation in technical discussions with WSP project management staff
  • 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.

Who You Are
Required Qualifications

  • BS in Civil, or related Engineering Discipline
  • 3+ years of experience in civil engineering design, preferably in the water resource & mining industry
  • Strong academic background and solid understanding of soil mechanics and local Florida soils and geology
  • Experience with drilling, field investigations, and laboratory testing
  • Good communication, report writing, interpersonal and presentation skills
  • Superior time management, planning and ability to interact with clients
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Must pass background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MS in Civil Engineering, or related Engineering Discipline
  • NPDES Industrial Wastewater permitting, monitoring, and reporting experience
  • Experience with operation, maintenance, and monitoring instruments of small scale lime treatment plants
  • Currently registered or progressing towards registration as PE in Florida
  • Diverse experience in the following areas:
    • Earth dams and levees
    • Mining, (tailings management and dam design, hydraulic structures, etc.)
    • Site closure and Construction QAQC
    • Stormwater/Process Water Management
    • Proficiency with H&H modeling software

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