Structural Engineer

Position Summary

EBI Consulting is looking for a Structural Engineer to be a subject matter expert for Seismic work as part of our due diligence service offerings. This position will require you to perform Seismic Risk Assessment (SRA)/Probable Maximum Loss (PML) and Property Condition Assessment (PCA) field observations of various property types, including industrial, commercial, and residential properties.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Conduct and review PML studies on buildings, including field work, data compilation, calculations, and report preparation, using SeismiCat or similar platform and the Thiel Zsutty Method.
• Perform independent research of local and state resources, interview persons familiar with the property, and conduct historical research to compile the information required for PML and PCA reports in accordance with ASTM standards and client specific scopes of work, including Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
• Perform structural/forensic investigations of different properties, property condition assessments, and construction loan monitoring.

Qualifications And Capabilities

• Primary responsibility will be to conduct and review PML studies on buildings, including field work, data compilation, calculations, and report preparation, using SeismiCat or similar platform and the Thiel Zsutty Method.
• In addition, the successful applicant may also perform structural/forensic investigations of different properties, property condition assessments and construction loan monitoring.
• Minimum 10 years’ experience with building materials/systems, construction or design, or forensic investigation.
• A breadth of knowledge of seismic design and retrofit requirements utilized in current and past building codes.
• Prior PML experience required.
• Knowledge of HUD and/or other government-related scopes of work preferred.
• Experience working in a fast-paced consulting firm with the ability to independently manage multiple projects.
• Comfortable with being client-facing and presenting seismic information, as applicant will be required to communicate findings to senior internal and external clientele.
• Confidently serve as EBI’s representative at local and national conferences and seminars to stay current with regulations and fluent in the seismic space with the ability to articulate knowledge to non-experts.
• The position typically involves approximately 70% office time and 30% field time.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering or related focus; a Master’s Degree is preferred but not required.
• California Licensed P.E. is required, S.E. is preferred.
• Ability to attain additional registration as needed.