Early Career Civil Engineer
On-siteCheyenne, Wyoming, United States
Job Summary
Assist with planning, evaluation, design, and construction oversight for abandoned mine land reclamation projects, including earthwork grading, highwall stabilization, and stormwater management systems. Conduct field investigations, geotechnical evaluations, and construction observations while performing QA/QC activities to verify compliance with specifications and regulatory requirements. Collect and analyze field data to support engineering evaluations and permitting, then prepare technical reports, calculations, and drawings under senior engineer guidance. Collaborate with project managers, contractors, and agencies while traveling to remote sites for inspections and investigations. Requires a valid driver's license and ability to work outdoors in challenging terrain.
Required Qualifications
- 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 ability to obtain certification/licensure within a reasonable timeframe
- Experience in AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD 3D software applications and ArcGIS Pro
- Working knowledge of earthworks, grading, and landscape construction principles
- Familiarity with topographic surveying and mapping techniques, and terrain modeling
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team in both office and field environments
- Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean driving record
- Must be able to operate a company or personal vehicle during work hours for business-related travel
- Must be comfortable working outdoors, traveling to project sites, and conducting fieldwork in remote and rugged environments
- Must be available for onsite position based in Cheyenne, Wyoming
- Must be willing to relocate to Cheyenne, Wyoming
Desired Qualifications
- Construction observation experience
- Quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) activities experience
- Mine closure and earthwork grading projects experience
- Highwall stabilization and reclamation projects experience
- Stormwater management and drainage conveyance systems experience
- Field data collection and analysis experience
- Technical report preparation experience
- Design calculation experience
- Drawing preparation experience
- Collaboration with project managers, contractors, regulatory agencies, and other project stakeholders
- Safety compliance experience in remote locations and challenging terrain
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