Ready to help communities prepare for the hazards of today - and tomorrow?We're looking for a
Structural Engineer to join our Natural Hazards Risk Assessment team. This role combines technical project work with real-world impact - evaluating flood, wind, wildfire, earthquake, extreme temperature, and drought hazards for buildings and communities, and developing the mitigation and adaptation strategies that make them more resilient. If you're a structural engineer ready to do work that genuinely matters, let's talk!
Your Impact- Perform structural vulnerability assessments of existing buildings and sites across multiple natural hazard types
- Develop structural mitigation and adaptation solutions for identified vulnerabilities
- Develop climate-informed structural design criteria for new buildings
- Communicate risk assessment findings clearly and confidently to clients
- Prepare structural design solutions for mitigation projects
- Perform post-event structural damage assessments and design repairs
- Prepare high-quality written reports that translate complex technical findings into actionable recommendations
You'll Thrive Here If You Have- A B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering and 3+ years of relevant structural engineering experience
- PE licence
- Solid grounding in structural analysis and building performance under load - seismic, wind, flood, or otherwise
- Prior natural hazards experience (particularly flood) is a plus, but not required - we value fast learners
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce and critically review technical reports
- Confidence presenting findings to clients and contributing to team talks and technical sessions
- A pragmatic, resourceful, ambitious mindset with a hunger to take on new responsibilities
Why You'll Love It Here🌎
Work That Matters- Apply your structural engineering skills to evaluate and address real climate risks facing buildings and communities today
- Work across multiple hazards - flood, wind, wildfire, seismic, extreme temperature, drought, and more
- Contribute to climate-informed structural design that shapes the future of the built environment
- Engage with projects across the USA and occasionally internationally
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Choose Your Base- Los Angeles, CA - A vast, diverse market with growing demand for hazard resilience
- San Francisco, CA - High-profile projects in one of the most seismically active cities in the US
- Portland, OR - A leader in sustainability and climate-conscious engineering
- Seattle, WA - A hub for resilient design in the Pacific Northwest
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Growth & Development- Expand your skills across a broad range of natural hazard types
- Regular professional development opportunities
- Work alongside experienced structural engineers and contribute to a collaborative, growing team
- Build client relationships on meaningful, high-impact projects
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The Good Stuff- Flexible hybrid work environment
- Work-life balance that we actually take seriously
- Supportive, collaborative culture with an international team
- Regular team events and activities
Benefits OfferedDepending on your employment status, benefits may include:
- Hybrid work model
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability and other voluntary plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare
- Health Savings Account
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time off - Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, Family Leave for new parents, and Community Service time
- Paid Holidays
- Pre-Tax Commuter Transit
- 401(k) retirement savings with Company contribution
- Company sponsored events
- Diversity/Inclusion programs and initiatives
CompensationEstimated starting salary at $82,000 +$107,000 USD + biannual profit share bonus potential
This amount is an estimate. Salary will be commensurate with experience/skills and location.
Ready to shape resilient communities and design for the hazards of a changing world? Apply now at
www.holmes.us/careers and join a team where technical rigour meets real-world impact.
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