Seismic Hazard Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

This OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for a Seismic Hazard Analyst for our Oakland, CA office.  Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. In this role you will contribute to the development of seismic hazard models and conducts seismic hazard calculations with limited supervision; provide technical assistance for the collection, identification, and compilation of seismological and geological data; generates accurate and concise documentation, ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.Your Impact

• Review and understand geological and seismological literature to quantify inputs into seismic hazard analyses and perform seismic hazard calculations using WSP’s in-house software.
• Adhere to quality assurance procedures.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems.
• Present results of analyses and methodology during meetings with clients, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Seismology, Geotechnical Engineering or closely related discipline. Graduate highly preferred
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Interest in learning new methodologies and ideas.
• Experience conducting seismic hazard analyses.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
• Ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. 
• Ability to obtain security clearance, depending on project-specific requirements.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate degree in Engineering Seismology, Geotechnical Engineering or closely related discipline.

WSP Benefits:WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $114,000 - $169,290WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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