Senior Consulting Engineer, Marine Structural

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

Position Title: Senior Consulting Engineer, Marine Structural

Do you want to help engineer what's next?

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. With 750 employees in nine office locations throughout the United States, SGH's industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what's possible.

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.

The Structural Engineering division works on a variety of exciting marine terminal project types including evaluation, new design, upgrade, repair and rehabilitation of existing marine structures throughout the Americas. Our work comprises of pile-supported wharves and piers, breasting/mooring dolphins, bulkheads, and yard areas as part of container terminals, bulk handling facilities, and fuel transfer hubs. You will contribute to multi-disciplinary teams of structural, geotechnical, mechanical, fire, and civil engineers working with SGH.

A strong technical background with a hands-on project delivery mindset to develop creative solutions and produce contract documents are essential for this position.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Manage a team of talented marine designers as an essential part of the marine project delivery
• Lead on designs, inspection, evaluation, and analysis of a variety of marine, waterfront and port structures, including buildings.
• Review calculations for project components that predominantly include structural concrete, prestressed concrete and steel elements, at locations of high seismicity and hurricane exposure.
• Work with the principal-in-charge, senior project managers, and junior staff to plan and execute projects.
• Interact and coordinate with clients, contractors, and other project partners.
• Serve as a project manager on select projects including management of budgets, schedules, and staffing.
• Execute and manage development of construction drawings, structural calculation packages, and technical specifications.
• Provide construction administration and field observation services with the opportunity to travel to foreign countries where projects are located.
• Assist with training, mentoring, and managing junior staff.
• Assist in proposal development and business development efforts.
• Pursue professional activities to gain professional recognition.

What You'll Need:

• M.S. degree in Civil, Structural, Engineering required.
• 9+ years of experience in structural analysis and design of structural concrete, prestressed concrete and steel structures.
• Fluency on ASCE 61 and PIANC Seismic design of Port Structures Guidelines is a plus.
• Registered professional engineer in the United States, or ability to obtain within 12 months of joining SGH
• Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Communication skills: excellent written, oral and verbal communication skills;
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