Project Engineer - Natural Hazards Risk Assessments

Natural Hazards Risk Assessment Engineer

Ready to help communities prepare for the hazards of today - and tomorrow? We're looking for a talented engineer to join our Natural Hazards Risk Assessment team. This role combines technical project work with real-world impact - evaluating flood, wind, wildfire, earthquake, extreme temperature, and drought hazards for buildings and communities, and developing the mitigation and adaptation strategies that make them more resilient. If you're ready to do engineering work that genuinely matters, let's talk!

Your impact:

• Perform vulnerability assessments of existing sites and buildings across multiple natural hazard types
• Develop mitigation and adaptation solutions for identified vulnerabilities
• Develop climate-informed design criteria for new buildings
• Communicate risk assessment findings clearly and confidently to clients
• Prepare design solutions for mitigation projects
• Perform post-event damage assessments and design repairs
• Prepare high-quality written reports that translate complex technical findings into actionable recommendations

You'll thrive here if you have:

• A B.S. in Engineering and 3+ years of relevant experience
• PE licence
• Prior natural hazards experience (particularly flood) is a plus, but not required - we value fast learners
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce and critically review technical reports
• Confidence presenting findings to clients and contributing to team talks and technical sessions
• Advanced MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• A pragmatic, resourceful, ambitious mindset with a hunger to take on new responsibilities

Why you'll love it here:

Work that matters:

• Evaluate and address real climate risks facing buildings and communities today
• Work across multiple hazards - flood, wind, wildfire, seismic, extreme temperature, drought, and more
• Contribute to climate-informed design that shapes the future of the built environment
• Engage with projects across the USA and occasionally internationally

Choose your base:

• Los Angeles, CA - A vast, diverse market with growing demand for hazard resilience
• San Francisco, CA - High-profile projects in one of the most seismically active cities in the U
• Portland, OR - A leader in sustainability and climate-conscious engineering
• Seattle, WA - A hub for resilient design in the Pacific Northwest

Growth & development:

• Expand your skills across a broad range of natural hazard types
• Regular professional development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced engineers and contribute to a collaborative, growing team
• Build client relationships on meaningful, high-impact projects

The good stuff:

• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Work-life balance that we actually take seriously
• Supportive, collaborative culture with an international team
• Regular team events and activities

Benefits offered:

Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:

• Hybrid work model
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability and other voluntary plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare
• Health Savings Account
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time off - Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, Family Leave for new parents, and Community Service time
• Paid Holidays
• Pre-Tax Commuter Transit
• 401(k) retirement savings with Company contribution
• Company sponsored events
• Diversity/Inclusion programs and initiatives

Compensation:

Estimated starting salary at $87,000 +$114,000 USD + biannual profit share bonus potential. This amount is an estimate. Salary will be commensurate with experience/skills and location.

Our commitment:

At Holmes, we believe in building teams as diverse as the communities we serve. We provide equal support and opportunities for all our people to thrive, grow, and develop - no matter where you're coming from. Dream big - we'll help you get there!