Senior Geotechnical Engineer

VN Tunnel and Underground, Inc.; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

VN Tunnel and Underground, Inc. is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer with 5+ years of geotechnical design and management experience. The role is based in the Los Angeles area and focuses on exciting tunnel and underground projects in California.

Candidate should be licensed in California, eligible to work in the United States, and capable of leading geotechnical analysis, field investigations, and coordination across multi-disciplinary teams. A competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of geotechnical experience in design and management.
• Licensed Civil or Geotechnical Engineer in California.
• Eligible to work in the United States.
• Experience in geotechnical analysis and design for tunnel/underground projects.
• Familiarity with soil and rock testing and ground characterization for tunneling.

Responsibilities

• Managing geotechnical tasks and coordinating with clients.
• Planning, estimating, and conducting field visits and subsurface investigations as needed.
• Performing geotechnical analysis and design of foundations, embankments/cuts, and earth retaining systems for transit/transportation projects.
• Preparing geotechnical memoranda, data and design reports for underground projects including tunnels and stations.
• Coordinating with other engineers, CAD technicians, and clients in multi-disciplinary projects.
• Traveling for field work as needed.

Skills

Geotechnical design

Project management

Field investigations

Communication

Team coordination

Geotechnical software

Education

BS or MS in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering

Tools

Ensoft

Geoslope

PLAXIS

Rocscience

Job description

VN Tunnel and Underground, Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer candidate who has 5+ years of experience in geotechnical design and management. This is a full-time position based in Los Angeles area. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in very exciting and challenging projects in California. VN Tunnel and Underground, Inc. provides engineering and consulting services in tunnel and underground as well as conventional civil engineering works. Our company is young and has a lot of potential for growing. We will offer a competitive salary and benefit package to the qualified candidate.

Responsibilities

• Managing geotechnical-related tasks and coordinating with clients
• Planning, estimating, and conducting field visit and subsurface investigation as needed
• Performing geotechnical analysis and design of shallow and deep foundations, embarkments/cuts, and earth retaining systems for transit/transportation projects
• Preparing geotechnical memoranda, data and design reports for underground projects including subway and water tunnels, subway station, deep shafts, support of excavation system, and structure foundations
• Coordinating with other engineers and clients in multi-disciplinary design projects
• Coordinating with CAD technicians and other team members in drawing production
• Having experiences of using commercially available geotechnical software (i.e. Ensoft, Geoslope, PLAXIS, Rocscience, etc)
• Periodically visit job sites or carry out short-term field assignments when needed

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Civil or Geotechnical Engineering
• Minimum 5+ years of geotechnical experience
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Licensed Civil or Geotechnical Engineer in California
• Experience in geotechnical analysis and design tunnel and underground projects
• Familiarity with soil and rock testing, rock mass classification, ground characterization for tunneling
• Familiarity with latest codes and standards
• Capability in managing projects and engineers to develop engineering solutions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability and willingness to travel for field work