Project Assessor - Seismic PTAN

Key Responsibilities

• Clients-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.

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

• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or on a path to licensure.
• 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 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.