Associate Seismologist Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

We are currently accepting applications for an Structural Engineer at an Associate level to join our team in Southern California (Huntington Beach or Pasadena). Our expected starting annual salary range is $120,000 -$135,000, plus discretionary bonuses. This role is on a hybrid schedule with 2 days in the office each week, local and regional travel to sites as needed, and work from home. 

Position Description  

• Act as technical team member and small project lead for our clients' commercial structures. Our work covers most commercial building types, including multifamily, office, retail, industrial, and hotel/hospitality.
• Collaborate with clients, internal team, consultants, and site contact, and be responsible for overall understanding of the client's project(s)
• Review and assess existing building construction and condition
• Review and analyze construction documents including structural calculations, drawings, and specifications
• Perform seismic risk and property condition assessments
• Prepare and present detailed formal reports
• Perform structural analysis and create details for small-scale structural repairs and seismic retrofit projects
• Assist with forensic structural investigations by analysis of defects, failure, and collapse, investigate causation, timing, damage assessment, repairability, and code compliance

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering
• Licensed as a professional engineer (PE) in the state of California
• Minimum five (5) years of industry-related experience at a structural engineering consulting firm
• Technical level of understanding of building types and lateral load-resisting systems
• Understanding of hazardous structural features and site seismic hazards
• Adequate understanding of building materials, construction processes and methods
• Ability to perform services of the organization independently and with limited supervision
• Ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated leadership and project management successes
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner, remain organized, and multitask
• Decision-making and problem-solving experience in a technical role
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Current knowledge of building codes including CBC, ASCE-7, ACI, and AISC

Preferred Qualifications, Skills and Experience 

• Master's degree in structural/seismic engineering
• Licensed as a professional engineer (PE) in other states or ability to obtain the license in other states
• Licensed as Structural Engineer (SE) in the state of California
• Current knowledge of ASTM E2557, ASTM E2026, ASCE-41, and FEMA P-154
• Proficiency in RISA-3D, Enercalc, and other structural analysis software
• Familiarity with Quire, Plan Grid, BOX, AutoCAD, and Revit
• Experience with structural repair and seismic retrofit design

Physical Requirements

Candidates should have the ability to:

• Operate a computer (keyboarding) and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copier/scanner/printer
• Use visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens 
• Move through construction and existing building sites over rough terrain
• See and respond to dangerous situations
• Respond quickly to sounds
• Ascend and descend ladders and stairs
• Move safely through confined spaces and narrow paths
• Work in outdoor weather conditions or unconditioned areas
• Travel approximately 20-30% of the time both locally and regionally

Benefits

Marx Okubo is a privately held Employee Stock Ownership Plan firm; employee-owned, we offer internal growth, continuing education, mentor/mentee opportunities, as well as 100% paid health insurance premiums for employee, up to a 30% match on your 401(k) contributions, and competitive compensation. Our culture is open to fresh perspectives, curiosity, diversity, and analytical mindsets. The salary range listed for this role is $120,000-$135,000 though may vary based on aligned experience and skill level.

Marx Okubo is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity. The Company’s policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, military status, disability, genetic information or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Marx Okubo’s policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.    

We perform background checks via an agency after offers of employment are accepted and review them on an individual basis for inconsistencies or violations to determine the next steps in the recruitment process. 

**No new agencies will be used to fill this role.