Drainage Designer/EIT-2

TYPSA INC•Irvine, CA

1d•$105,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

TYPSA, Inc. is seeking a motivated, technically proficient Drainage Designer/EIT for its Irvine, California office. The role uses advanced knowledge gained through higher education and independent judgment to develop designs and contract documents for municipal and state street, highway, and freeway projects involving roadway, drainage, utilities, and traffic engineering. The position may function as a project engineer and requires understanding the full design and plan-production process. Duties may also include management and marketing. The designer prepares and checks design calculations, quantities, cost estimates, and project plans. The position involves reviewing and interpreting hydrology and hydraulic reports and design codes; developing hydrology and hydraulic models; using open-source software and tools for geographic information analysis; and establishing and maintaining schedules while reporting progress. The employee may travel periodically within California and neighboring states and must be physically capable of fieldwork. The role works under general supervision, with independent judgment exercised within established guidelines. It requires analyzing and interpreting varied information, building rapport with project colleagues, supporting a positive team environment, and interacting tactfully and respectfully with a diverse population. The successful candidate is self-motivated, organized, communicative, adaptable, analytical, and comfortable working independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. TYPSA in the United States is a multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consulting firm serving public and private clients on infrastructure projects, with offices in Arizona and California and the support of TYPSA Group’s international network. The company states that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to affirmative action planning and workplace diversity.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
At least two years of civil or related experience and an Engineer-in-Training (EIT); alternatively, at least five years of civil or related experience, a post-graduate degree, and registration with the Spanish Civil Engineer Association or an equivalently recognized international registration or chartering.
Ability to pass the PE exam within one year of starting with the company, or already have passed the PE exam.
Experience using AutoCAD and/or MicroStation.
Solid planning and scheduling, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Familiarity with roadway design guidelines and codes.
Valid driver's license and ability to maintain insurability under the company's insurance carrier.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Physical capability to perform fieldwork.
Ability to travel periodically within California and neighboring states.

Nice To Haves

ProjectWise experience.
OpenRoads and/or Civil 3D experience.
Experience using HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, QGIS, and Python.
Experience with design calculations, preparation of quantities and cost estimates, preparation of special provisions, and preparation of project plans.

Responsibilities

Develop designs and contract documents for municipal and state street, highway, and freeway projects involving roadway, drainage, utilities, and traffic engineering.
Function as a project engineer and understand the full design and plan-production process.
Prepare and check design calculations, quantities, cost estimates, and project plans.
Review and interpret hydrology and hydraulic reports and design codes.
Develop hydrology and hydraulic models.
Use available open-source software and tools to perform geographic information analysis.
Establish and maintain schedules and provide progress reports on work performed.
Travel periodically within California and neighboring states and perform fieldwork as needed.
Potentially perform management and marketing duties.