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
Benefits Offered
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
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.