Senior Seismic Engineer: Earthquake Risk & Analysis

Bechtel Corporation; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 123,400 - 178,500; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Bechtel Corporation is seeking an Earthquake Engineering Specialist in Reston, VA, to evaluate, model, and mitigate seismic hazards for critical infrastructure. You will perform earthquake engineering analyses, prepare reports, and participate in business development involving specialized seismic applications.

The role emphasizes seismic hazard analysis, site response, SSI, and regulatory compliance. The position is designated as part-time telework with at least three days per week in-person

Qualifications

• Requires bachelor’s degree and 8–10 years of professional seismic/earthquake engineering experience.
• Master’s degree preferred in Civil/Structural/Earthquake/Geotechnical Engineering.
• PhD in related field preferred. PE license or eligibility encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Prepare conceptual studies, designs, reports detailing seismic hazards for the project.
• Lead or assist research on local fault systems, site response, and structural behavior.
• Coordinate with day-to-day technical work and interface with project teams.
• Communicate complex technical issues and propose solutions to management.
• Prepare discipline estimates and work plans aligned with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Interpret regulations, codes, standards, and performance data; coordinate with client reps for approvals.
• Develop site-specific response spectra, time histories, and seismic input parameters.
• Conduct soil–structure interaction analyses and seismic response modeling of foundations and structures.
• Support seismic design and qualification of structures, SSCs for new/existing facilities.
• Review geotechnical and seismological data; apply NRC/IAEA/Eurocodes guidance as needed.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, and design docs for regulatory review.
• Interface with geotechnical, structural, civil, and mechanical engineers; support regulatory reviews.
• Provide technical guidance during peer reviews and hazard assessments.

Skills

Seismology

Seismic analysis

Technical writing

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Project collaboration

PE license (preferred)

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

PhD (preferred)

Tools

SHAKE

DEEPSOIL

OpenSees

ABAQUS

ANSYS

SAP2000

SIMQKE

Job description

Bechtel Corporation is seeking an Earthquake Engineering Specialist in Reston, VA, to evaluate, model, and mitigate seismic hazards for critical infrastructure. You will perform earthquake engineering analyses, prepare reports, and participate in business development involving specialized seismic applications.

The role emphasizes seismic hazard analysis, site response, SSI, and regulatory compliance. The position is designated as part-time telework with at least three days per week in-person