Geotechnical Engineer

We are currently seeking resumes from qualified, responsible, self-sufficient, energetic Geotechnical Engineers for our Irvine, CA office. The ideal candidate will be motivated to develop and build their personal knowledge and skills to assist with the growth and success of the office. We offer a friendly, professional atmosphere with excellent benefits and a salary commensurate with experience.

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Communicative – interacts openly with others; can maintain relationships, works well independently or with a team.
• Consultative - Consults with other disciplines as needed; tolerates different perspectives or opinions.
• Decisive & Action Oriented - Has a high level of energy and stamina; gets things done; makes sound educated but rapid decisions even when short of information; enjoys managing challenging projects and works well in fast-paced and pressure environments. Self-motivated and proactive
• Flexible - Adapts to new challenges and circumstances; able to multi-task; thrives on variety and frequently changing environments; creative problem solver. Resourcefulness, with minimal direction.
• Analytical – Uses sound data, and procedures, and follows all laws, rules, and regulations but is a solutionist or problem-solver.
• Conscientious and Organized – Believes professional integrity is paramount; understands the importance of project records; responsive to clients and deadline oriented; quality oriented.

This position will require general supervision and will have to use independent judgment within established guidelines. Generally, uses the advanced knowledge to analyze, interpret, or make deductions from varying facts or…