Structural Engineer - Seismic Focus

Bureau Veritas•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A WORLD LEADER IN TESTING, INSPECTION & CERTIFICATION SERVICES Bureau Veritas offers dynamic, exciting employment opportunities with an attractive salary/benefit package and an opportunity to play a vital role with a global organization. If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. Bureau Veritas is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, sexual orientation, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other non-job-related characteristics. This position is responsible to ensure equal opportunity in employment in that all persons are treated equally and on the basis of merit, in decisions regarding selection, placement, promotions, training, work assignments, transfers and other personnel actions. Position Overview: Bureau Veritas is seeking qualified Structural Engineers with a Seismic Focus for full-time building assessment consulting including seismic risk assessments and evaluation of existing structures. This role emphasizes hands-on, client-facing on-site building assessments and preparation of detailed, technically sound reports. Knowledge of older or historic building types and former seismic code provisions is a plus. Special consideration will be given to applicants with expertise using ASCE-41 and earthquake damage loss models. The role requires travel to client sites across the U.S. (primarily California), performing on-site evaluations and seismic risk assessments , and producing reports that clearly communicate technical findings to clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
3 - 7 years of seismic engineering experience , preferably including:
3+ years of seismic design and analysis of buildings
2+ years of assessment of buildings (experience may overlap with above)
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to convey complex technical information to clients.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, inspection tools, smartphone apps, and related software.
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently while delivering quality work on time.
Self-motivated and able to work independently.
Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
Ability to communicate clearly in person and over the phone.
Visual acuity sufficient for office and on-site duties, including reading printed materials and screens.
Frequent bending, reaching, standing, walking, sitting, pushing, and pulling throughout the workday.
Ability to climb ladders and navigate job-site environments safely.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license, or on a path to licensure.
Familiarity with ASTM E2026 and E2557, ASCE-41, and earthquake damage loss modeling.
Experience with seismic design and retrofit strategies.
Knowledge of historic building types and older code provisions.

Responsibilities

Conduct client-facing on-site assessments and prepare written reports accurately describing findings, including but not limited to:
Seismic Risk Assessments (SRAs)
ASCE 41 Tier 1 Reports
Structural Building Systems Assessments (BSAs)
General seismic and structural surveys
Perform structural calculations in accordance with modern and historic building codes to support investigations.
Interview property owners and tenants to collect key site information.
Provide photographic documentation and field notes for use in reports.
Conduct research, including building department records and online resources, to supplement on-site findings and provided documentation.
Ensure reports meet client-specific scopes of work and Bureau Veritas quality standards.
Manage project communication with internal teams and clients, updating progress, findings, and report delivery timelines.
Apply technical expertise and judgment to adjust the scope or reporting approach based on site conditions or project requirements.