Senior Seismologist / Engineering Seismologist

Company Description

How will you make your mark?

At AECOM, our work in providing access to clean water enables communities to thrive and ecosystems to flourish, contributing to a resilient future. As a global leader in infrastructure consulting, we are at the forefront of significant water projects, with over 6,000 of the industry’s best minds driving innovation and technical excellence. Together, we develop solutions that are not only best in the world, but best for the world.     

With an acceleration in infrastructure investment, your bold ideas and global expertise have never been more crucial. Join our dynamic team, where innovation, career growth, and collaboration are celebrated. Enjoy the freedom to grow with customizable career paths, water-specific technical and professional development and the potential to contribute to transformational projects worldwide.    Discover your #H2Opportunity 

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a Senior Seismologist / Engineering Seismologist to be located in Seattle, WA.

Responsibilities include:

• Work on seismic research projects and provide technical support to multidisciplinary teams on various projects. 
• Analyze and review seismic data using advanced software tools and methodologies.
• Develop and refine seismic hazard models for various regions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate seismic data into broader geoscience studies.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in geophysics, engineering, or geology.
• 7+ years of relevant experience
• Experience in and understanding of probabilistic seismic hazard analysis.
• Strong background in probability and statistics 
• Excellent knowledge of one or more of the following programming languages, Python, Matlab, R. 
• Strong technical writing and communication skills.
• Ability to analyze, and interpret procedures, regulations, and technical information.
• Work cooperatively as part of a team, interacting effectively with co-workers and clients;
• Exhibit creativity and good problem-solving skills.
• Effectively present both non-technical and technical information to clients and stakeholders.  
• Ability to work independently. 
• Ability to learn new software for communication, project management, and technical analysis

Additional Desirable Qualifications:

• Understanding and knowledge of site response analysis and/or Tsunami hazards.
• Understanding of seismic source and strong ground motion characteristics, e.g. stress drop and path parameters such as crustal attenuation and kappa.
• Programming in Fortran and/or C.  
• Past research experience funded by National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) or publications in peer-reviewed journals such as Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America (BSSA) or Earthquake Spectra.

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this role.
• We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Permanent residency sponsorship is available for current H1-B visa holders in the United States.
• Occasional site travel required. 

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, perks, U.S. and global well-being programs, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

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