Professional Engineer, Geotechnical Engineering

Professional Engineer, Geotechnical Engineering

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients’ most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance.

What makes careers at SGH so special?

The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing ourselves, our teams, and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be.

There Are Many Reasons to Love SGH:

• Our Work:
  Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects.
• Our People:
  We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.
• Our Commitment:
  We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities.
• Our Contribution:
  We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity.

We want someone passionate about engineering and problem solving.

This Geotechnical/Geostructural Engineering position will be part of our team providing a wide array of geotechnical and geostructural engineering services, including investigation, repair, and rehabilitation of a variety of deteriorated or underperforming structures, as well as new design of constructed works.

Typical project work includes:

• Performing engineering investigations, analyses, and design of structures that include deep and shallow foundations, ground improvement systems, earth retaining structures, excavation support systems, and adjacent construction.
• Performing analyses related to soil settlement, slope stability, soil dynamics, and groundwater flow and seepage.
• Evaluating earthen embankments/dams/reservoirs, tunnels, asphalt and concrete pavements.
• Performing forensic investigations of failed or deteriorated structures.
• Supporting construction operations for contractors, including new construction, rehabilitation, strengthening, and repair.
• Analyzing construction claims in design-bid-build and design-build projects.

What You'll Do:

This Geotechnical/Geostructural Engineering position responsibilities will be generally consistent with ASCE Grade IV and will include:

• Defining technical tasks with well-reasoned solutions, with support from supervisor.
• Conducting work on routine problems, with assistance on complicated and unusual problems, for review by supervisor.
• Delegating and supervising technical work by peers, technicians, graphics, operations staff, and others assisting project team.
• Managing direct client contact within existing work while building and nurturing relationships with external project team members.
• Drafting letters, formal reports, letter reports, specifications, and proposals of moderate complexity with guidance from a supervisor
• Presenting specific aspects of technical or project work with clients and external project teams.

What You’ll Need:

• 4-8 years of relevant engineering experience or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Professional licensure required.
• MS or PhD with a concentration in Geotechnical or Geo Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Affiliation within academia or an industry organization such as AASHTO, ASCE Geo Institute, Deep Foundations Institute, or other active geotechnical organization, including working on committees, making presentations, authoring articles, or other active participation.
• Demonstrated advanced technical knowledge within your area of technical expertise.
• Ability to integrate the work of several technical experts into an effective solution.
• Prior exposure to similar project types and awareness of related outside technical resources.
• Skill in personal time management and project scope…