Consulting Engineer, Marine​/Waterfront Civil​/Structural

Consulting Engineer, Marine/Waterfront Civil/Structural

Houston, Texas, United States

Do you want to help engineer what’s next?

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients’ most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 750 employees in nine office locations throughout the United States, SGH’s industry‑leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s possible.

What makes careers at SGH so special?

The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing ourselves, our teams, and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be.

Why we love SGH:

• Our Work:
  Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects.
• Our People:
  We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.
• Our Commitment:
  We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities.
• Our Contribution:
  We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company‑paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity.

We want someone passionate about engineering and problem solving

The ideal candidate will provide consulting services to inspect, evaluate, analyze, and design a variety of marine and waterfront structures, facilities, and infrastructure. You will contribute to multidisciplinary teams of structural, geotechnical, mechanical, fire, and civil engineers working with SGH. You will be expected to have a strong technical background and problem‑solving mindset to deliver creative solutions.

We are seeking Marine/Waterfront Civil/Structural Engineers to join our Houston, TX office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing waterfront and marine engineering practice. You will have the opportunity to:

• Inspect, evaluate, analyze, and design a variety of marine, waterfront, port, and harbor structures, facilities, and infrastructure.
• Support waterfront stabilization and resiliency projects that involve wind, wave, current, tide, flood, sea level rise, mooring, berthing, and seismic loads.
• Prepare calculations for project components that may include concrete, steel, aluminum, composite, and timber elements.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Develop construction drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
• Provide construction administration and field observation.
• Assist with training, mentoring, and managing junior staff and interns.
• Assist in proposal development and business development efforts.

• M.S. degree in Civil, Structural, Coastal, or Ocean Engineering required.
• 4+ years of experience in waterfront/marine/port/ocean engineering; experience with ASCE MOP 130, ASCE 61, PIANC Guidelines is a plus.
• Registered professional engineer in the United States, or ability to obtain within 12 months of joining SGH.
• Communication skills: excellent written, oral and verbal communication skills; ability to convey information to internal and external clients clearly.
• Problem‑solving ability: capability to solve minor or complex problems using data, logic, and judgment. Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to travel for client meetings and business development, including some overnight travel.

• Paid Time Off (Vacation time, Sick leave, Holidays)
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan with a discretionary company contribution
• Short and Long‑Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Basic Life and AD&DD insurance (company paid)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Fertility, Family Forming, and Hormonal Health benefit
• Employee…