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Bureau Veritas Group · 1 day ago

Structural Engineer

California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$80K/yr - $110K/yr

2+ years exp

Bureau Veritas North America is seeking qualified Structural Engineers with a Seismic focus for full-time seismic risk assessment consulting and limited structural repair/seismic retrofit design. This role emphasizes hands-on, client-facing on-site building assessments and preparation of detailed, technically sound reports.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Barbara Clark, SHRM-CP

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

Seismic engineering experienceSeismic risk assessmentASCE-41 expertiseCivilStructural Engineering degreeModern building codes knowledgePerformance-based seismic designMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsSelf-motivatedProject management skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited university

2 - 5 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

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 and benefits.

Company

Bureau Veritas Group

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Bureau Veritas is a world leader in Testing, Inspection and Certification.

Founded in 1828

Neuilly-sur-seine, Ile-de-France, FRA

10001+ employees

https://group.bureauveritas.com

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