We want someone passionate about technical leadership and business development.As a Principal in Structural Engineering, you will provide leadership in the planning, design, investigation, and delivery of complex building and infrastructure projects. This role involves overseeing structural engineering across a variety of materials, including steel, concrete, masonry, and timber, for diverse project types and market sectors.
The Position:- Provide leadership in the design, investigation, and assessment of structures across a broad range of sectors, including new, existing, temporary, and historic structures.
- Apply structural engineering expertise to projects involving a range of conditions and hazards, including wind and severe weather, foundation movement, moisture and water intrusion, and other causes of structural distress.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including structural engineers, metallurgists, material scientists, building enclosure specialists, and other technical specialists.
- Manage and deliver projects from concept through completion, including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, client communication, and quality control.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry partners, and other stakeholders to generate new business opportunities and drive growth in the Texas market and beyond.
- Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff, supporting their technical and professional development.
- Contribute to SGH's thought leadership by participating in code development, industry committees, technical publications, and public speaking opportunities.
- Promote SGH's collaborative and ethical culture while helping to elevate the firm's national profile in structural engineering.
What You'll Need:- Master's degree, or higher, in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E., structural branch) in Texas.
- 15+ years of experience in structural engineering, including structural investigations and assessments, structural design, repair and rehabilitation, and construction-phase consulting.
- Experience with existing buildings and structures, including evaluation of structural distress, failure investigation, and development of repair or retrofit solutions.
- Experience with a range of structural systems and materials, including steel, concrete, masonry, and timber.
- Experience providing litigation support, including expert witness testimony, is a plus.
- Proven track record of technical excellence and leadership on complex building projects.
- Demonstrated business development skills and ability to build lasting client relationships.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting technical topics to clients, peers, and public audiences.
- SGH prides itself on its standards of ethics and honesty; candidates must view these qualities as paramount.
Benefits Overview: SGH provides the following benefits to eligible employees.
- Paid Time Off (Vacation time, Sick leave, Holidays)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan with a discretionary company contribution
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid)
- Employee 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
Compensation:The compensation range below is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors including the candidate's experience and qualifications.
Base salary is a part of SGH's industry leading Total Compensation package. Our Total Compensation package includes base salary, pay for extra direct hours worked, an annual discretionary bonus program, generous paid time off, and health and wellness benefits with a special emphasis on substantial SGH contributions to medical insurance premiums and SGH's Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan.
Pay Range:- Associate Principal: $214,240 - $236,080
- Principal: $262,080
- Senior Principal: $273,000
Principal (all levels)
$214,240-$273,000 USD
