Current openings at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

We want someone passionate about engineering and problem solving. The Senior Consulting Engineer will act as project manager for small to medium-sized projects. The work will include new design and the evaluation, investigation, and design of repairs for existing buildings. You will manage challenging single major projects, or multiple projects requiring supervision of several staff and client relationships. This person must maintain professional relationships and involvement (associations, committees, etc.) in their field of technical expertise. Essential duties include climbing ladders and scaffolds, the ability to work at great heights, and the ability to travel, by car, train / subway and air, to multiple job sites. What You’ll Do: Assisting senior staff in design, site investigations, and documentation of existing conditions. Investigation and remediation of building envelope malfunctions. Design and construction assistance to contractors and design consultation to architects. Component sampling of all 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 of remedial repairs to existing building systems, including walls, roofs, window and curtain wall systems, and plaza waterproofing systems. Provides on-the-job training and mentoring to staff. Peer reviews of plans and specifications. Litigation support for projects involving all the issues discussed above. Assist with during the construction administration phase of projects. What You’ll Need: Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Architectural Engineering (Master's degree preferred) 8+ years of architectural/engineering or construction management 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 in any of the following areas is a plus: curtain wall design, historic preservation, industrial rope access/rock climbing, and public speaking. Ability to travel to remote job sites not accessible by public transportation, and if applicable, an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

  We want someone passionate about engineering mechanics and problem solving. Our Engineering Mechanics and Infrastructure (EMI) team at SGH is seeking an individual with an advanced degree in Structural/Civil/Seismic Engineering to join our team. EMI applies earthquake engineering, seismic engineering, probabilistic methods, dynamic analysis, performance-based structural design, risk assessment, finite element modeling, and collective expertise to solve our clients’ toughest problems in an inspiring work environment that nurtures lifelong learning and growth. We provide significant advancement opportunities commensurate with performance. The EMI group in Newport Beach provides services to facilities located in the United States and internationally, requiring advanced state-of-the-art analysis, such as nuclear and non-nuclear power generation facilities, national defense installations, pipelines and tanks, precision structures, and other non-building structures and systems. These services include seismic design and evaluation, probabilistic risk assessment, finite element analysis, dynamic structure response analysis, aircraft impact analysis, fragility analysis for seismic and other external hazards, and safety evaluations. SGH works on challenging projects for commercial utilities, national laboratories and other government organizations, research institutes, other engineering firms, and contactors on a wide spectrum of projects that include nuclear and defense. What You'll Be Doing:  Under the direction of the principal and project supervisor, the engineer plans and performs engineering analyses of structures, systems, and components for extreme events (e.g. earthquakes, wind, explosions, and impact loads) and unconventional requirements (e.g. innovative materials/construction, resilience, business interruption, rapid deployment, monitoring, etc.).  Responsibilities include: Seismic, Advanced Analysis, Dynamics, Infrastructure Work on routine problems independently and on project teams. Perform field walkdown assessments of power generation, national defense, industrial, and petrochemical facilities. Develop finite element models of structures using commercially available software and perform linear and nonlinear structural analyses using these models. Perform seismic soil-structure interaction analyses of building structures. Prepare calculations and reports documenting engineering analyses. Support various stages of structural design for new structures and retrofits. Review work by analysts, technicians, draftsmen, and others assisting the project team. Assist in preparation of proposals, letters, reports, calculations, budgeting, scheduling, and client communication. What You'll Need: 0 – 2 years of professional experience in structural engineering. We are open to hiring someone with 2-4 years of experience.  Master of Science, Master of Engineering, or Ph.D. in Structural/Civil Engineering, or similar field; we are also open to hiring a bachelor's degree candidate who is on track to complete a Master's degree program. Education must have an emphasis on structural analysis, structural dynamics, concrete/steel structural design, earthquake/seismic engineering, finite element modeling.  Knowledge and understanding of probabilistic concepts such as risk and reliability, uncertainty quantification, random vibrations, and/or stochastic processes is preferred. Familiarity with commercial finite element analysis computer programs such as ANSYS, ABAQUS, LS-DYNA, GT STRUDL, and/or SAP2000. Ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) registration within five years. Strong written and verbal English language communication skills. Ability to interact professionally with technical staff and clients. Proficiency with use of computer programming and scripting tools for engineering computations, such as Mathcad, MATLAB, Python, and/or VBA. Ability to travel and perform field inspection of structures under supervision. May be required to work on projects that are subject to passing a security clearance check. Valid driver’s license with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report, if applicable  

What You'll Do: Perform a wide range of engineering testing and analysis involving building, bridge, and piping projects of many material types (i.e., concrete, composites, polymers & plastics, wood, metals, glass, and masonry & ceramics) Develop scope of services and prepare proposals. Serve as a Project Manager, assembling and managing the project team, oversee work and serve as the primary client contact.  Monitor and/or conduct laboratory testing and failure analysis of materials used in construction. Analyze research and investigation data to develop well-founded cause-and-effect relationships. Design, build, fabricate, and/or subcontract fixtures for testing. Conduct on-site inspection/investigation including survey and documentation of distress, field testing, and condition documentation. Stay abreast of new scientific methods and developments affecting their technical specialty. Actively participate in industry organizations, serve on technical committees, and author papers in area of expertise while developing industry recognition as an expert. Develop internally and externally funded research projects related to our core business. What You'll Need: Bachelor's degree or master’s degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science from an ABET-accredited university. Well-qualified candidates with an Associate’s degree will be considered. 5-10 years of engineering experience (less considered if MS). Professional Engineer License (P.E.) required (or the ability and passion to obtain within 2 years).Experience designing, procuring, building, and using custom test set-ups for material and assembly testing in a fast-paced laboratory environment. Experience with testing equipment (e.g., Instron, MTS, Forney). Very familiar with computer laboratory software (e.g., SolidWorks, MATLAB, LabVIEW) Strong communication and writing skills required. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines. Independent problem-solving skills. Lifelong learner. Ability to work in a team environment and lead younger engineering staff on assignments. Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.