Professional Engineer, Advanced Analysis

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

$93K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional experience in structural engineering or engineering mechanics.
  • Master's degree or Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or related field.
  • Strong foundation in structural analysis, dynamics, and engineering mechanics.
  • Proficient with finite element analysis software like ANSYS, ABAQUS, or LS-DYNA.
  • Knowledge of probabilistic concepts related to risk and reliability.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) registration required.
  • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and conduct engineering analyses of structures for extreme events.
  • Independently handle routine problems and collaborate with project teams.
  • Conduct field assessments of various facilities, including power generation and national defense sites.
  • Develop and analyze finite element models using appropriate software tools.
  • Execute seismic soil-structure interaction analyses for building structures.
  • Document engineering analyses in detailed reports and calculations.
  • Assist with proposal preparation, budgeting, and client communications.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Paid Parental Leave.
  • Profit Sharing and a 401(k) plan with company contributions.
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance covering medical, dental, and vision.
  • Short and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company.
  • Employee Life and AD&D insurance at no cost.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
  • Support for fertility, family forming, and hormonal health.
  • Employee Assistance Program available for personal support.
  • Empathy Bereavement Support to assist employees in difficult times.
  • Pre-tax benefits for commuting expenses.
  • Access to optional accident and cancer insurance plans.
  • Tuition Reimbursement for employee educational pursuits.
Full Job Description
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 Engineering or Engineering Mechanics to join our team. EMI applies engineering mechanics, materials science, numerical simulation, innovative technologies, and collective expertise to solve our clients' toughest problems in an inspiring work environment that nurtures life-long learning and growth. We provide significant advancement opportunities commensurate with performance. The EMI group in Newport Beach and San Diego 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:
  • 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.
  • 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:
  • 5+ years of professional experience in structural engineering or engineering mechanics
  • Master of Science, Master of Engineering, or Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or similar field.
  • Education must have an emphasis on structural analysis, structural dynamics, and/or engineering mechanics.
  • Strong background in structural analysis, structural dynamics, structural design, and engineering mechanics is required.
  • Knowledge and understanding of probabilistic concepts such as risk and reliability, uncertainty quantification, random vibrations, and/or stochastic processes.
  • Familiarity with commercial finite element analysis computer programs such as ANSYS, ABAQUS, LS-DYNA, and/or SAP2000.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) registration.
  • 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.


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 below range 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, qualifications and work location.

Base salary is a part of SGH's industry leading Total Compensation package. Our Total Compensation package includes base salary, pay for extra 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.

This position is eligible for a $7,500 sign-on bonus.

Consulting Engineer, Consulting Architect or Project Consultant II:

$93,600-$120,120 USD

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