Senior Consulting Engineer​/Architect, Building Technology

Senior Consulting Engineer/Architect, Building Technology

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm that delivers holistic advice on complex challenges in structures and building enclosures. SGH’s teams leverage technical expertise, industry knowledge, and applied science to provide advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and research solutions that drive superior performance for clients.

• Consult on building enclosure waterproofing design and construction with contractors, architects, developers, building owners, property managers, and construction managers.
• Perform peer reviews of architectural plans and specifications and draft sketches to clarify design concepts.
• Provide site visits and respond to submittals and RFIs during the construction administration phase.
• Perform water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems, windows, curtain walls, and other building components.
• Observe and document destructive testing of envelope components including wall claddings, windows, roofs, skylights, flooring, plaza waterproofing, and below grade elements.
• Assist partners in coordinating and managing site investigations to verify building envelope as built conditions and develop remediation recommendations.
• Author reports to convey investigation findings and recommendations.
• Design remedial repairs to existing building systems, including walls, roofs, window and curtain wall systems, and plaza waterproofing systems. Draft drawings and specifications suitable for bidding and construction.
• Perform façade surveys and write reports in accordance with the city of San Francisco’s Façade Ordinance.
• Provide litigation support for projects involving all the issues discussed above.
• Provide on‑job training and mentoring to entry level and junior staff.
• Manage multiple projects, coordinate contracts and additional service requests, review invoices, and evaluate project staffing and budgets.
• Remain professionally active in local or national industry groups, prepare publications, and give internal and external presentations.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Architectural Engineering plus over 10 years of experience with an architectural/engineering firm, construction firm, or construction management firm; or a Master’s Degree plus over 7 years of industry experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Registered Architect (R.A.) license required.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer graphic skills; experience with Bluebeam, AutoCAD, Revit, and Microsoft suite desired.
• Experience in curtain wall design, historic preservation, roofing/waterproofing consulting, and public speaking is a plus.
• Ability to travel to remote job sites not accessible by public transportation; acceptable Motor Vehicle Report if applicable.

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick leave, Holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan with discretionary company contribution
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Short and Long‑Term Disability (company paid)
• Basic Life and AD&D insurance (company paid)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Fertility, Family Forming, and Hormonal Health benefit
• Employee Assistance Program
• Empathy Bereavement Support
• Pre‑tax Commuter Benefit
• AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance
• Legal & Identity Theft plans
• Tuition Reimbursement

Base salary range: $106,600 – $149,240 USD. The position is eligible for a $7,500 sign‑on bonus. Total Compensation includes base salary, pay for extra hours, an annual discretionary bonus program, and generous paid time off and health and wellness benefits with significant SGH contributions to medical insurance premiums and SGH’s Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan.

SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. If the application system is not accessible to you, email  or call 781‑907‑9000 and request reasonable accommodations.