Senior Earthquake Engineer / Seismologist

Job Description

Job Offer: Senior Earthquake Engineer / Seismologist

Location: Flexible: Belgium, France, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, or Turkey

Fugro is seeking a Senior Earthquake Engineer / Seismologist to lead seismic hazard assessments for critical infrastructure projects including dams, nuclear facilities, and urban developments.

Reporting to a Principal Consultant, this position is responsible for leading and executing complex seismic analyses. You will support the integration of seismic data into engineering design and risk mitigation strategies, contribute to technical innovation, mentor junior staff, and engage with clients and regulatory bodies to deliver high-quality, scientifically robust seismic hazard evaluations.

You will work closely with principal geologists, seismologists, geotechnical engineers, and project managers to ensure the successful completion of data analysis and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Analysis & Assessment

• Conduct Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment (PSHA) and Deterministic Seismic Hazard Assessment (DSHA), incorporating seismic source characterization, ground motion prediction equations (GMPEs), and addressing uncertainties.

• Perform seismic hazard and fault displacement analyses to develop seismic design parameters (PGA, Sa, response spectra) in compliance with ASCE 7, IBC, ICOLD, SSG-9, ISO, EC 8, or other relevant codes.

• Compile, de-cluster, and manage seismic catalogues using international databases (USGS, GEM, ISC, etc.), including statistical treatment and defining periods of completeness.

• Perform 1D/2D Site Response Analyses to evaluate local soil amplification effects.

• Analyze and select time histories adapted to specific projects using spectral matching techniques.

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with geologists, geotechnical, and structural engineers to integrate seismic hazard results into engineering design and risk mitigation strategies.

• Attend client meetings and technical panels, preparing and delivering presentations and workshops on technical approaches, outcomes, and recommendations.

• Prepare technical reports and peer-reviewed publications, and present findings to clients and regulatory agencies.

Leadership & Development

• Mentor junior engineers, as well as graduate and project engineers and consultants.

• Contribute to business development by proposing innovative seismic hazard assessment methodologies.

• Stay updated with advances in seismology, ground motion modelling, and geotechnical earthquake engineering.

Experience and Knowledge

Required Qualifications

• Education: A Master’s or PhD in Seismology, Geotechnical Engineering with an earthquake focus, or a related field.

• Working Experience: Proven experience (ideally more than 10 years) in seismic hazard assessment projects for critical facilities, including PSHA, DSHA, and SRA.

• Management Experience: 3-8 years of experience managing small teams.

• Languages: Proficient in English and the language of the home country.

• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in seismic hazard software (e.g., OpenQuake, R-CRISIS, EZ-FRISK) and site response software (SHAKE, DEEPSOIL, Strata, or equivalent).

• Skills: Strong technical writing skills and the ability to communicate complex seismic concepts to stakeholders.

• License: A valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications: Achieved or actively pursuing relevant certifications such as PE (Professional Engineer) or CEng (Chartered Engineer).

• Geotechnical Software: Experience with software such as PLAXIS, FLAC, or GeoStudio is a plus.

• Specialized Analysis: Experience in Soil Structure Interaction (SSI) Analyses.

• Data Processing: Familiarity with GIS tools (QGIS, ArcGIS) and scripting (Python, MATLAB, R).

• Research: A track record of published research in reputable journals related to the field.

• Training: Experience designing and delivering training programs for internal and external clients.

Personal Leadership Expectations

We are looking for a candidate who demonstrates a passion for learning, professional courage, and strong client awareness. The ideal candidate will show accountability by gathering extensive data to make decisions, understand the big picture to achieve business goals, and set high standards for excellence to deliver results.

Why Join Fugro?

At Fugro, we are dedicated to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. We provide our employees with a supportive and dynamic workplace, and we are committed to innovative solutions in geo-intelligence and asset integrity. Here’s what you can expect:

• Collaborative Culture: We aim to create a family-like working environment where teamwork is valued.

• Multicultural Team: Join a diverse team that cultivates an entrepreneurial attitude and a desire for continuous learning and improvement.

• Work-Life Balance: We believe in delivering results rather than hours and strive for family-friendly employment practices.

• Employee Wellbeing: We cherish initiatives that promote our employees’ wellbeing and health.

If you are passionate about contributing to a world-renowned company and have the relevant skills and experience, we welcome your application.

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated**.**