Seismic Risk & Building Resilience Engineer

US Federal Emergency Management Agency; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

US Federal Emergency Management Agency—National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program seeks candidates to advance seismic risk reduction, building science, and hazard-resistant codes and standards. Qualifications emphasize engineering or architectural backgrounds, with IOR, FE, EIT, or PE credentials and appropriate education combinations to meet program requirements.

Current federal qualification standards require one year of specialized experience at the GS level and collaboration with diverse

Qualifications

• Engineering or architecture degree meeting federal IOR requirements.
• Professional registration (EI, EIT, or PE) or licensure; FE exam acceptable for certain tracks.
• Architectural degree with required coursework or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

Seismic risk assessment

Building science

Hazard-resistant codes

Engineering fundamentals

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Professional licensure or EIT/PE

Architectural degree with required coursework

Job description

US Federal Emergency Management Agency—National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program seeks candidates to advance seismic risk reduction, building science, and hazard-resistant codes and standards. Qualifications emphasize engineering or architectural backgrounds, with IOR, FE, EIT, or PE credentials and appropriate education combinations to meet program requirements.

Current federal qualification standards require one year of specialized experience at the GS level and collaboration with diverse