Project Engineer - Natural Hazards Risk Assessments

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Project Engineer - Natural Hazards Risk Assessments

Los Angeles, CA

Full Time

Los Angeles Office

Mid Level

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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!

Who We Are

We're Holmes US - a structural engineering firm that's anything but boring! With offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Seattle, and roots in New Zealand, we're known for taking on complex, high-impact projects that push the boundaries of structural engineering. Our Natural Hazards team sits at the intersection of structural expertise and climate resilience, helping buildings and communities withstand the forces shaping our world.

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

📍 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

💪 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

🎯 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

Depending 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

Compensation

Estimated starting salary at $87,000 +$114,000 USD + biannual profit share bonus potential

This amount is an estimate. Salary will be commensurate with experience/skills and location.

Our Commitment

At Holmes, we believe in building teams as diverse as the communities we serve. We provide equal support and opportunities for all our people to thrive, grow, and develop - no matter where you're coming from. Dream big - we'll help you get there!

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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