Structural Engineer, Advanced Analysis

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

$82K — $108K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of experience in structural engineering or engineering mechanics
  • Master's degree focusing on structural engineering or engineering mechanics
  • Familiarity with design codes like IBC, ASCE, ACI, and AISC
  • Ability to obtain PE or SE registration within five years
  • Strong communication skills for client and team interactions
  • Proficiency in computer programming for engineering applications
  • Willingness to travel for field inspections

Responsibilities

  • Perform structural analyses for non-building and industrial structures
  • Design new structures and repair existing ones for unique dynamic loads
  • Conduct finite element analyses using Abaqus and ANSYS
  • Develop facility-specific design criteria for regulated industries
  • Assist in preparing project documentation including proposals and reports
  • Review work produced by technicians and draftsmen
  • Conduct field inspections of structures

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Profit sharing and 401(k) with discretionary company contribution
  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
  • Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance
  • Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
  • Optional life insurance and flexible spending accounts
  • Support for fertility and family forming
  • Employee Assistance Program and bereavement support
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • AFLAC accident and cancer insurance
  • Legal and identity theft protection
  • Tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
Our Engineering Mechanics and Infrastructure (EMI) team at SGH is seeking a motivated and creative engineer to join our Atlanta office. The EMI group leverages core structural engineering principles, numerical simulation, and innovative technologies to understand structural behavior and enhance structural performance. Our clients rely on their structural systems to protect critical assets, retain functionality under extreme loadings, and support novel constructed/deconstructed life cycles. In this role, you will contribute to challenging projects, particularly in the nuclear and energy sectors, while also having opportunities to support work involving buildings, bridges, pipelines, tanks, rail vehicles, rotating equipment, precision observatory structures, and other specialized infrastructure systems. What You'll Be Doing: • Perform structural analyses under supervision, typically for non-building and industrial structures. • Design new structures and repairs of existing structures, especially for unique and extreme dynamic loads. • Perform linear and nonlinear finite element analyses under supervision, using programs such as Abaqus and ANSYS. • Develop and apply facility-specific design criteria within highly regulated industries. • Assist in preparing proposals, letters, reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, budgeting, scheduling, and client communication. • Review work by technicians, draftsmen, and others assisting the project team. • Conduct field inspections. • Conduct engineering calculations using software such as MATLAB and Mathcad. What You'll Need: • 2+ years of professional experience in structural engineering or engineering mechanics • A Master of Science or Master of Engineering degree • Education must have an emphasis on structural engineering and/or engineering mechanics (e.g., civil/structural engineering, mechanics of structures) • Familiarity with building design codes such as IBC, ASCE, ACI, and AISC through education or experience • Ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) registration within five years • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with technical staff and clients. • Proficiency with computer programming • Ability to travel and perform field inspections of structures under supervision • May require a valid driver's license with 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 $5,000 sign-on bonus. Project Consultant: $82,680-$108,160 USD

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