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Seismic Developer Jobs in Issaquah, WA (NOW HIRING)

PND Engineers

Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

PND Engineers is seeking a Senior Geotechnical Engineer to support our Seattle and Juneau offices ... Seismic site response considerations * Liquefaction, lateral spreading, and seismic deformation ...

Holmes US

Project Engineer - Structural Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$87K - $114K/yr

🌟 Ready to take your engineering career to new heights? 🚀 We're seeking a talented Structural ... Think mass timber, seismic resilience, and the kind of work that makes other firms ask, "Wait, how ...

Holmes

Project Engineer - Structural Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$87K - $114K/yr

🌟 Ready to take your engineering career to new heights? 🚀 We're seeking a talented Structural ... Think mass timber, seismic resilience, and the kind of work that makes other firms ask, "Wait, how ...

Condon-Johnson & Associates

Project Engineer

Kent, WA · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

GEOTECHNICAL PROJECT ENGINEER: Condon-Johnson & Associates (CJA) is a west coast specialty design ... You will work on challenging static and seismic designs, and have the opportunity to go to the ...

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How much do seismic developer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for seismic developer in Issaquah, WA is $60.94, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $46.59 and $74.57 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Seismic Developer vs Geophysical Software Engineer?

AspectSeismic DeveloperGeophysical Software Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's in Geophysics, Computer Science, or related field; experience with seismic data processingBachelor's or higher in Geophysics, Computer Science, or related; strong programming skills
Work EnvironmentOil & gas companies, seismic data firms, geophysical service providersResearch institutions, oil & gas companies, geophysical software firms
Industry UsageDevelops seismic data processing tools, workflows, and applicationsDesigns and implements geophysical algorithms and software for seismic interpretation

Seismic Developers focus on creating software and tools for seismic data processing, often working within oil and gas industries. Geophysical Software Engineers also develop seismic-related software but may have a broader scope, including algorithm development and research. Both roles require similar credentials and work environments, but their specific focus areas differ slightly, with Seismic Developers more application-oriented and Geophysical Software Engineers more research-oriented.

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Infographic showing various Seismic Developer job openings in Issaquah, WA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,758 per year, or $60.9 per hour.

Principal Engineer Seismic/CSA Integration & Oversight

Protingent

Bellevue, WA • On-site

$69 - $115/hr

Contractor

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description


Position Title: Principal Engineer Seismic/CSA Integration & Oversight
Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Principal Engineer Seismic/CSA Integration & Oversight opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Provide continuous oversight of seismic design scope, covering building and structural systems, foundations, equipment supports, and integrated plant analyses such as soil-structure interaction (SSI), seismic fragility development, and PRA inputs.
  • Coordinate and direct complex multi-system analyses, including SSI studies, seismic model development, external hazard characterization, and building seismic qualification, ensuring consistency with plant-level methodologies and licensing strategy.
  • Perform and guide SSI analyses using in-house SASSI tools; establish repeatable frameworks, workflows, and benchmarks that improve analysis efficiency and traceability across multiple structures.
  • Develop, document, and implement seismic design bases and strategies, supporting both deterministic and probabilistic methods; apply risk-informed, performance-based methodologies (e.g., LMP, RIPB) to define design acceptance criteria for SSCs.
  • Author, review, and refine plant- and system-level requirements and specifications, integrating seismic and structural criteria into design deliverables and ensuring seamless alignment with plant-level engineering.
  • Interface across design disciplines (mechanical, I&C, nuclear safety, systems) to ensure seismic requirements, structural criteria, and performance expectations are clearly defined, properly allocated, and implemented across interfacing designs.
  • Ensure adherence to licensing and code requirements (ASCE, ACI, AISC, ASCE 4/7/43, NUREG guidance), verifying they are correctly integrated into CSA products and aligned with Company's licensing strategy.
  • Support cost studies and trade-off evaluations as the CSA/seismic SME, ensuring technical rigor while balancing constructability, schedule, and economic considerations.
  • Surveil subcontractor performance, monitoring design deliverables, verifying compliance with technical requirements, and ensuring design processes and quality programs are properly implemented.
  • Lead and support design and integration reviews, chairing cross-functional resolution sessions for CSA/seismic challenges, and facilitating targeted technical forums (e.g., working groups, decision boards, digital/in-person reviews).
  • Integrate seismic and CSA design information into licensing products, including regulatory submittals under the Licensing Modernization Project (LMP), ensuring design-basis alignment with licensing commitments.
  • Report emerging technical risks to project and engineering management, providing timely recommendations for mitigation and escalation when needed.
  • Drive continuous improvement, applying nuclear industry best practices to seismic modeling, fragility methods, and structural qualification, while identifying opportunities for improved efficiency, quality, and integration.

Job Qualifications:
  • Education: M.S. degree in Civil engineering or equivalent or higher
  • 12+ years of civil/structural design and analysis and/or probabilistic risk assessment experience
  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and with minimum direction to solve challenging problems
  • Candidate must have strong analytical/problem solving skills
  • Candidate must be a self-starter and possess ability to coordinate with internal and external engineering and design teams with minimal direction
  • Experience with new nuclear power plant design projects
  • Experience with risk-Informed performance based, and probabilistic methodologies for application to seismic design and analyses
  • Experience in a broad range of design and integration topics throughout a product lifecycle, including conceptual design, final design, and construction
  • Experience with structural design for complex external hazard loading such as seismic and aircraft impact
  • Experience with commercial codes and standards such as UBC, ACI 318, AISC 360 and ASCE 7
  • Experience with nuclear codes and standards such as ACI 349, ACI 359, AISC N690, ASCE 4, and ASCE 43
  • Experience working projects with NRC or DOE regulations
  • Ability to deliver projects that include many competing objectives and design constraints, with ability to resolve conflicts between objectives.
  • Ability to work on tasks that require a multi-disciplinary approach.
  • Experience working to quality standards on design activities, such as ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001.
  • The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
  • Travel Required: 0-10%

Job Details:
  • Job Type: Contract
  • Pay Rate Range: $69 - $115/hr (Pay rates are approved based on candidate location, education and experience)
  • Location: 100% REMOTE or Bellevue, WA
  • Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan. #TERRAPro
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About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation - from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We're passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.
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