Professional Engineer, Structural Engineering DC

Professional Engineer, Structural Engineering DC

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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 ten office locations throughout the United States, SGH’s industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s possible.

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.

• 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.

Our Washington, D.C. Structures Division provides structural engineering services with an emphasis on new design, repair and rehabilitation of constructed works, and investigation and performance evaluation. We implement innovative techniques for design, analysis, and project management. SGH laboratories support our design and investigation work with material, mechanical, and environmental testing. This combination of experience, capability, and dedication to improving the practice of engineering positions SGH as a leading provider of engineering services.

The Washington, D.C. Structures Division is currently looking to hire a structural engineer with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience. This individual will conduct structural evaluation, design, and investigative work; perform and review analysis and design calculations; execute and manage the preparation of drawings and specifications; manage project budgets and schedules; assist with mentoring junior staff; interact with clients;

and support and manage projects in construction.

• Work on a wide range of structural engineering analysis and design projects involving steel, concrete, masonry and wood structures.
• Implement design or analysis tasks using a variety of building codes.
• Assist in the preparation of drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Execute the construction-administration phase of projects, including bid assistance, submittal review, site meetings, observations of completed work, etc.
• Plan and conduct site investigations to document existing conditions.
• Help mentor and develop less experienced engineers.
• Interact with project clients.
• Support proposal development, project scoping, and coordination of internal resources to meet project deadlines and budgets.
• Pursue professional activities to gain professional recognition.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in structural analysis and design of concrete, steel, masonry, and wood frame structures. Proficiency with behavior and performance of materials.
• MS in Structural Engineering from an ABET‑accredited university.
• PE license; progress toward SE licensure or interest in obtaining it is a plus.
• Strong working knowledge of IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, TMS, NDS, and other applicable standards and codes.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design tools such as RAM, RISA, ETABS, SAP
  2000, and Revit.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to meet…