Senior Consulting Engineer​/Consulting Engineer, Building Technology

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

Position Title: Senior Consulting Engineer / Consulting Engineer, Building Technology

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.

We want someone passionate about engineering and problem solving.

The Consulting Engineer will act as project manager for small to medium-sized projects, including new design and design, investigation, repair of existing buildings. You will manage challenging single major projects or multiple projects requiring supervision of several staff and client relationships. You must maintain professional relationships and involvement in the field of technical expertise. Essential duties include climbing ladders and scaffolds, ability to work at great heights, and travel by car, train, and air to multiple job sites.

• Assist senior staff in design, site investigations, and documentation of existing conditions.
• Investigate and remediate building envelope malfunctions.
• Provide design and construction assistance to contractors and design consultation to architects.
• Conduct component sampling of envelope components including wall claddings, windows, roofs, skylights, flooring, plaza waterproofing and below-grade elements.
• Field investigation and water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems, windows, curtain walls, and other building components.
• Design remedial repairs to existing building systems, including walls, roofs, window, curtain wall, and plaza waterproofing systems.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to staff.
• Conduct peer reviews of plans and specifications.
• Provide litigation support for projects involving the above issues.
• Assist during the construction administration phase of projects.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Architectural Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
• 5+ years of architectural/engineering or construction management experience for the Consulting Engineer role; more experience considered for Senior Consulting Engineer.
• 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 in curtain wall design, historic preservation, industrial rope access/rock climbing, or 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
• Bereavement Support
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance
• Legal & Identity Theft plans
• Tuition Reimbursement

The salary range for Consulting Engineer is $93,600 – $120,120 USD, and for Senior Consulting Engineer is $106,600 – $149,240 USD. Base salary is part of SGH's industry leading Total Compensation package, which includes base salary, pay for extra hours, discretionary bonus program, paid time off, and health and wellness benefits. A $7,500 sign‑on bonus is available.

SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We consider all qualified applicants and encourage individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. If the application system is not accessible to you, or you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

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