Professional Engineer, Structural Engineering DC

Professional Engineer, Structural Engineering DC

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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 ten 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?

• 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 structural engineering and problem solving. 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. 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.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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.

What You’ll Need

• 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 deadlines.
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness and ability to travel to remote job sites not accessible by public transportation, and if applicable, an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Benefits Overview

• 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
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