Project Engineer - Natural Hazards Risk Assessments

Holmes US is seeking a Project Engineer for Natural Hazards Risk Assessments in Los Angeles, CA. The role involves evaluating and mitigating risks from various natural hazards for buildings and communities. Candidates should have a B.S. in Civil or Structural Engineering with 3+ years of experience. The position offers a flexible hybrid work environment, allowing for remote work while contributing to impactful climate resilience projects.
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 typesDevelop structural mitigation and adaptation solutions for identified vulnerabilitiesDevelop climate-informed structural design criteria for new buildingsCommunicate risk assessment findings clearly and confidently to clientsPrepare structural design solutions for mitigation projectsPerform post-event structural damage assessments and design repairsPrepare 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 experiencePE licenceSolid grounding in structural analysis and building performance under load - seismic, wind, flood, or otherwisePrior natural hazards experience (particularly flood) is a plus, but not required - we value fast learnersStrong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce and critically review technical reportsConfidence presenting findings to clients and contributing to team talks and technical sessionsA 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 todayWork across multiple hazards - flood, wind, wildfire, seismic, extreme temperature, drought, and moreContribute to climate-informed structural design that shapes the future of the built environmentEngage with projects across the USA and occasionally internationally📍 Choose Your Base

Los Angeles, CA - A vast, diverse market with growing demand for hazard resilienceSan Francisco, CA - High-profile projects in one of the most seismically active cities in the USPortland, OR - A leader in sustainability and climate-conscious engineeringSeattle, WA - A hub for resilient design in the Pacific Northwest💪 Growth & Development

Expand your skills across a broad range of natural hazard typesRegular professional development opportunitiesWork alongside experienced structural engineers and contribute to a collaborative, growing teamBuild client relationships on meaningful, high-impact projects🎯 The Good Stuff

Flexible hybrid work environmentWork-life balance that we actually take seriouslySupportive, collaborative culture with an international teamRegular team events and activities Benefits Offered

Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:

Hybrid work modelComprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability and other voluntary plansFlexible Spending Accounts for Medical & ChildcareHealth Savings AccountPet InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Time off - Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, Family Leave for new parents, and Community Service timePaid HolidaysPre-Tax Commuter Transit401(k) retirement savings with Company contributionCompany sponsored eventsDiversity/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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