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• Staff Accountant

  San Francisco

  Holmes is an international design firm with employees around the Pacific Rim and beyond. We solve complicated problems by striving for engineering elegance. In the US, we deliver premium structural and fire engineering as well as product development and testing.

  We are seeking a Staff Accountant to join our San Francisco office. Candidates should have a B.S. in Accounting, and 1+ years of related experience. Candidates must be fast learners, ambitious, have the ability to handle increased responsibilities, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to interact effectively with clients, projects teams, and colleagues.

   

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• Senior Engineer

  All Locations

  Holmes is an international design firm with employees around the Pacific Rim and beyond. We solve complicated problems by striving for engineering elegance. In the US, we deliver premium structural and fire engineering as well as product development and testing.

  We’re seeking Senior Engineers for our San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, and Seattle offices!

  Candidates should have a B.S. (M.S. preferred) in Structural Engineering, and 6+ years of related experience. Candidates must be fast learners, ambitious, have the ability to handle increased responsibilities, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to interact effectively with clients, projects teams, and colleagues.

   

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• Project Engineer

  All Locations

  Holmes is an international design firm with employees around the Pacific Rim and beyond. We solve complicated problems by striving for engineering elegance. In the US, we deliver premium structural and fire engineering as well as product development and testing.

  We’re seeking Project Engineers for our San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, and Seattle offices!

  Candidates should have a B.S. (M.S. preferred) in Structural Engineering, and 2+ years of related experience. Candidates must be fast learners, ambitious, have the ability to handle increased responsibilities, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to interact effectively with clients, projects teams, and colleagues.

   

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• Project Engineer (Seismic Risk Assessment)

  San Francisco or Los Angeles

  Holmes is an international design firm with employees around the Pacific Rim and beyond. We solve complicated problems by striving for engineering elegance. In the US, we deliver premium structural and fire engineering as well as product development and testing.

  We’re seeking a Project Engineer (Seismic Risk Assessment) in San Francisco or Los Angeles!

  Candidates should have a B.S. and / or M.S. Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering, a minimum of 3 to 5 years of relevant seismic work experience and a valid PE license. Candidates must be fast learners, ambitious, have the ability to handle increased responsibilities, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to interact effectively with clients and colleagues.

  Project site locations are expected to be predominantly in the Western USA, however some may be in other seismic regions of the USA or international locations.  Candidate’s home office can be either Los Angeles or San Francisco.  Candidate must be willing to travel up to 25% of time for on-site work, or more if needed.

  Key functions of this position include:

  • Perform Seismic Risk Assessments of existing buildings and facilities, including ASCE41 evaluations of structural and non-structural components and on-site visual evaluations
  • Discuss and develop mitigation solutions for identified seismic vulnerabilities
  • Prepare written reports
  • Communicate the findings of Seismic Risk Assessments to clients
  • Prepare structural design solutions for seismic retrofit projects
  • Perform post-earthquake damage assessments and design repairs
  • Interest in expanding into assessment of other natural hazards and climate change impacts

  Other Requirements:

  • Prior Seismic Risk Assessment experience desired but not required
  • Strong communication skills to contribute to team talks, technical sessions and project presentations
  • Strong writing skills, ability to produce a report and review/critique reports prepared by others
  • Experience and good working knowledge of ASCE41
  • Computer software skills: Advanced MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint), Intermediate ETABS, SAP, Risa (or equivalent)
  • Curious; Helpful; Resourceful; Fast Learner; Ambitious; Pragmatic

   

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• Senior Fire Protection Engineer

  All Locations

  Holmes is an international design firm with employees around the Pacific Rim and beyond. We solve complicated problems by striving for engineering elegance. In the US, we deliver premium structural and fire engineering as well as product development and testing.

  We’re seeking Senior Fire Protection Engineers for our San Francisco, Los Angeles and Seattle offices!

  This role will provide senior technical support to a team of engineers and technical subject matter experts focusing on fire protection and life safety.  Responsibilities include drawing review, preparing building and fire code analysis reports, and engineering analyses specific to fire protection, life safety, and risk. Contributing to the technical development of the office, business development, marketing initiatives, project scoping and management, client relations management, and general completion of deliverables.  Act as mentor and coach for the other professional staff of engineers.  Engage in peer review of technical documents prepared by other companies and advancement of the profession through local professional association affiliates.

  Candidates should have:

  • B.S. or M.S. degree in Fire Safety/Protection Engineering. PE registration, or ability to obtain is preferred
  • 6+ years working in a fire protection engineering consultancy, or related industry
  • Experience mentoring junior staff and providing technical leadership
  • Enjoys working in a collaborative team environment
  • Great oral and written communication skills
  • Background in Code Consulting and Fire Protection Engineering Consulting
  • Good understanding of performance-based fire engineering
  • Experience working with authorities and design teams, interacting with clients

   

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