Professional Engineer, Structural Engineering

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

$93K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 5 years of structural analysis and design experience.
  • MS in Structural Engineering required.
  • Professional Engineering license (PE) required; Structural Engineering license preferred.
  • Proficient in writing project specifications and technical reports.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and manage project budgets.
  • Proficient in structural computer analysis software.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct structural evaluations and repair designs for existing structures.
  • Plan and perform site investigations to assess current conditions.
  • Oversee construction-administration phases, including bid assistance and site observations.
  • Manage projects encompassing condition assessments and construction documentation.
  • Investigate structural failures and prepare technical reports.
  • Engage directly with clients regarding project-related issues.
  • Publish technical papers and present findings at professional events.

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Paid parental leave for employees.
  • Profit sharing and a 401(k) plan with discretionary contributions.
  • Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance.
  • Basic life and AD&D insurance provided by the company.
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
  • Support for fertility, family forming, and hormonal health.
  • Access to an employee assistance program.
  • Empathy bereavement support.
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits available.
  • Optional AFLAC accident and cancer insurance.
  • Legal and identity theft plans offered on an optional basis.
  • Tuition reimbursement program for professional development.
Full Job Description
The Professional Engineer, Structural Engineering provides structural engineering services with emphasis on repair and rehabilitation of constructed works, investigation and performance evaluation, and adaptive re-use of existing structures. The Engineer will be expected to conduct structural evaluations, repair design, design, and investigative projects; complete and review analysis and design calculations; execute and manage the preparation of drawings and specifications; manage project budgets and schedules; assist with mentoring of junior staff; interact with clients; and manage construction projects.

What You'll Be Doing:
  • Work on a wide range of structural-engineering projects involving steel, concrete, masonry and wood structures. The role will focus on seismic assessment/retrofit, as well as repair/rehabilitation/restoration of existing buildings.
  • Plan and conduct site investigations to document existing conditions.
  • Execute the construction-administration phase of projects, including bid assistance, submittal review, site meetings, observations of completed work, etc.
  • Serve as a manager on projects that may include:
    • Condition assessments of existing buildings
    • Design of repair/rehabilitation/restoration measures for existing structures and preparation of construction documents
    • Design and details of structural components for adaptive re-use and modifications of existing building structures
    • Investigation of structural failures and adverse performance issues
    • Preparation of technical reports
  • Responsible for direct client contact within context of assigned work.
  • Pursue professional activities to gain professional recognition.
  • Publish articles/papers and give technical presentations.

What You'll Need:
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in structural analysis and design of concrete, steel, masonry, and wood-frame structures.
  • MS in Structural Engineering.
  • Professional Engineering license (PE) required; a Structural Engineering license is preferred.
  • Proficient in writing and editing of project specifications, technical reports, field reports, project correspondence, and proposals.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and manage project budgets.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Proficient in the use of computer analysis software (e.g., ETABS, SAP, RISA, RAM, SAFE, PERFORM 3D, etc.)
  • Ability to travel to remote job sites not accessible by public transportation, and if applicable, an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.


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.

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