Senior Seismic Risk & Resilience Engineer

AISES; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Part time

Job summary

AISES is seeking an Earthquake Engineering Specialist (part-time telework) to evaluate seismic hazards affecting critical infrastructure. The role involves modeling, reporting, and supporting seismic design and qualification in accordance with applicable codes.

In-person attendance is required at least three days per week, with a flexible telework schedule within the project framework. The candidate will conduct SSI analyses, develop site response and input parameters, and coordinate with

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and 8–10 years of seismic or earthquake engineering experience.
• Preferred master’s in related civil/earthquake/geotechnical field.
• PhD and PE license are advantageous.
• Professional engineer (PE) license or eligibility is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate seismic hazards for critical infrastructure and facilities.
• Model and mitigate seismic risks through site response and SSI analyses.
• Prepare engineering reports and participate in business development for seismic applications.
• Coordinate with geotechnical, structural, and regulatory teams and clients.
• Ensure compliance with codes and regulatory guidance (e.g., NRC, ASCE, Eurocodes).
• Lead or support design/assessment of SSCs for facilities with seismic concerns.
• Develop site-specific response spectra and seismic input parameters.
• Review geotechnical/seismological data and interpret for regulatory submissions.

Skills

Seismology

Site response

Hazard analysis

Technical reporting

Regulatory interfaces

Communication

Peer reviews

Seismic design/assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Geotechnical/Earthquake Engineering

Master's degree in Civil/Structural/Earthquake/Geotechnical Engineering

PhD in Earthquake Engineering/Seismology/Geotechnical Engineering (preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility (preferred)

Tools

SHAKE

DEEPSOIL

OpenSees

ABAQUS

ANSYS

SAP2000

SIMQKE

Job description

AISES is seeking an Earthquake Engineering Specialist (part-time telework) to evaluate seismic hazards affecting critical infrastructure. The role involves modeling, reporting, and supporting seismic design and qualification in accordance with applicable codes.

In-person attendance is required at least three days per week, with a flexible telework schedule within the project framework. The candidate will conduct SSI analyses, develop site response and input parameters, and coordinate with