Bureau Veritas North America · 2 months ago
Structural Engineer - Seismic Focus - PT
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expBureau Veritas is a world leader in testing, inspection, and certification services, offering exciting employment opportunities. They are seeking qualified Structural Engineers with a seismic focus for part-time, as-needed work assignments involving project-based seismic risk assessment consulting and limited structural repair/seismic retrofit design.
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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 or limited seismic retrofit projects
Conduct on-site reconnaissance, including visual observations, plan reviews, and evaluation of existing reports
Interview property owners, tenants, service providers, and local government representatives 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
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
Participate in limited structural repair or seismic retrofit design projects as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university
3 - 7 years of seismic engineering experience, including:
3+ years of seismic design and analysis of buildings
2+ years of seismic risk assessment of buildings (experience may overlap with above)
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Solid understanding of modern building codes, seismic provisions, and historic code requirements
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 in a flexible, project-based environment
Preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license, or on a path to licensure
Familiarity with ASCE-41 and earthquake damage loss modeling
Experience with performance-based seismic design and retrofit strategies
Knowledge of historic building types and older code provisions
Benefits
Competitive compensation with the flexibility of an as-needed consulting arrangement.
Company
Bureau Veritas North America
Bureau Veritas is a global leader in the Quality Assurance, Health, Safety & Environmental (QHSE), and Social Responsibility industries.
5001-10000 employees
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