Geotechnical Engineer

TYPSA INC • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

TYPSA is seeking resumes from qualified geotechnical engineers for our Irvine, California office. The candidate will be involved in the geotechnical aspects of a wide variety of civil engineering projects including transportation, rail and transit, energy, and water, in North America and beyond. This will include structure foundations, retaining structures, tunnels, slope stability, earthworks, and earthquake engineering. Underground construction is an important part of our portfolio, and the candidate will contribute to exciting and challenging tunneling projects in a multidisciplinary and collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering. Masters Degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering is a plus.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, preferably in California, or able to obtain the CA PE within 1 year of hire.
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in the geotechnical engineering / tunneling industry.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and a sound technical background in soil and rock mechanics.
• Experience with commercial geotechnical software (e.g. Rocscience or Ensoft software). Proeficiency with finite element modelling is a plus.
• Familiar with the use of CAD software.
• Attention to detail, dedication to quality and accuracy.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Masters Degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Geological Engineering
• Experience in conducting geotechnical investigations, logging, and classification
• Proeficiency with finite element modelling

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage geotechnical investigation programs. Field work is not anticipated but experience in conducting geotechnical investigations, logging, and classification is a plus.
• Data interpretation and derivation of geotechnical design parameters, including advanced constitutive models.
• Perform geotechnical engineering analyses including: design of shallow and deep foundations, settlement analysis, slope stability assessment, design of earth retaining systems, and seismic hazard evaluation (including ground motions, liquefaction, and lateral spreading).
• Perform engineering analyses related to underground construction including: support of excavation, face pressure calculations, estimation of tunneling-induced settlements and contruction impact assessment, and soil-structure interaction models, among other.
• Prepare geotechnical engineering reports, memorandums, specifications, and drawings.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, locally and internationally.

Benefits

• TYPSA, Inc. offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, life insurance, short and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, Paid-time-Off, and a 401(k) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees