Principal, Structural Engineering

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As a Principal in Structural Engineering, you will provide leadership in the planning, design, investigation, and delivery of complex building and infrastructure projects. This role involves overseeing structural engineering across a variety of materials, including steel, concrete, masonry, and timber, for diverse project types and market sectors.

• Provide leadership in the design, investigation, and assessment of structures across a broad range of sectors, including new, existing, temporary, and historic structures.
• Apply structural engineering expertise to projects involving a range of conditions and hazards, including wind and severe weather, foundation movement, moisture and water intrusion, and other causes of structural distress.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including structural engineers, metallurgists, material scientists, building enclosure specialists, and other technical specialists.
• Manage and deliver projects from concept through completion, including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, client communication, and quality control.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry partners, and other stakeholders to generate new business opportunities and drive growth in the Texas market and beyond.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff, supporting their technical and professional development.
• Contribute to SGH’s thought leadership by participating in code development, industry committees, technical publications, and public speaking opportunities.
• Promote SGH’s collaborative and ethical culture while helping to elevate the firm’s national profile in structural engineering.

• Master’s degree, or higher, in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E., structural branch) in Texas.
• 15+ years of experience in structural engineering, including structural investigations and assessments, structural design, repair and rehabilitation, and construction-phase consulting.
• Experience with existing buildings and structures, including evaluation of structural distress, failure investigation, and development of repair or retrofit solutions.
• Experience with a range of structural systems and materials, including steel, concrete, masonry, and timber.
• Experience providing litigation support, including expert witness testimony, is a plus.
• Proven track record of technical excellence and leadership on complex building projects.
• Demonstrated business development skills and ability to build lasting client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting technical topics to clients, peers, and public audiences.
• SGH prides itself on its standards of ethics and honesty; candidates must view these qualities as paramount.