AEI Consultants is currently seeking a Seismic Risk Assessment Consultant to supplement our Building Sciences and Engineering division on a per contract basis. Responsibilities include performing Seismic Risk Assessment field reconnaissance of existing commercial properties, as well as the following:

• Review of as-built plans and construction drawings.
• Conducting public records research regarding building permit history.
• Preparing cost estimates for building systems needing retrofit, repair, or replacement.
• Field assessment and photography of major building structural systems.
• Willing to travel (as needed).

We are seeking professional, dedicated, and enthusiastic individuals with the following experience, skills and attributes:

• Experience performing SRAs (2+ years), structural design (5+years), and seismic retrofit design (3+years).
• Bachelor’s degree in structural engineering, or equivalent field experience and licenses,
• Knowledge and experience in assessing various property types (including but not limited to commercial buildings, manufacturing/industrial properties, office buildings from one story to high-rise, strip malls, shopping centers, and multi-family housing properties).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Advanced communication abilities both in speaking engagements, conversations and in writing.
• Well organized with strong multi-tasking skills.
• Personable and able to communicate with people at all levels.
• Willingness to travel if necessary.
• Self-starter, resourceful, and the ability to work productively and independently on multiple projects at a time under strict deadlines.
• Professional Civil or Structural Engineering license (PE) in California, Oregon, Washington, or other states with seismic requirement.
• Working knowledge of ASCE 41-13 and seismic retrofitting techniques.
• Significant structural design and/or construction management experience a plus.
• Experience in construction management or cost estimating a plus.
• Experience performing ASTM-compliant Property Condition Assessments a plus.
• California Independent Contractors required to follow guidelines per AB5 Legislation.

OVERVIEW

AEI Consultants is an employee-owned consulting firm that provides comprehensive services to commercial lenders, property owners, managers, tenants, and developers, industries, institutions, government agencies, and insurers, including many Fortune 500 companies. These services include environmental, property and facility assessments, zoning and energy consulting, site investigation and remediation, industrial hygiene, land surveying, valuation, and construction risk management. AEI specializes in identifying potential risks and crafting solutions through Environmental and Building Evaluation Consulting, Construction Services, Site Investigation and Remediation expertise. AEI Consultants is known for being reliable, responsive and resourceful. Founded in 1992, AEI is based in the San Francisco Bay area and has offices strategically located throughout the United States. 

At AEI Consultants, we celebrate and support diversity and are committed to creating and preserving an inclusive environment for the benefit of our employees and our community.  If you don’t meet every requirement but are excited about this opportunity and it aligns with your career goals then we still encourage you to apply. AEI Consultants is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.  AEI Consultants believes that diversity among our teammates is critical to our success and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.