Project Assessor - Seismic - PTAN

Position Overview

Bureau Veritas is seeking qualified Structural Engineers with a Seismic focus for part-time, as-needed work assignments in and around San Bernardino/Riverside, California. You will be hired to Bureau Veritas (BV) for projects and workloads as they arise, helping us support our clients while offering our employees flexibility and meaningful work opportunities.

Key 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.
• Carry out 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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)

Preferred Skills

• 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.

Physical Requirements

• 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.