Associate Principal/Principal, Structural Engineering

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 214,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Profit Sharing and 401(k)

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger is a national engineering firm delivering holistic advisory services for complex structural challenges and building enclosures. As an Associate Principal or Principal, you will provide technical and strategic leadership on investigations, repair, and rehabilitation of existing buildings, leading multidisciplinary teams and fostering trusted client relationships.

You will mentor staff, engage in business development, contribute to thought leadership, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil or Structural Engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in at least one U.S. state; ability to obtain licensure in Massachusetts.
• 15+ years of experience in structural engineering, including investigations, repair and rehabilitation, and construction-phase services.
• Strong technical background in structural engineering with experience on existing buildings and structures.
• Experience leading forensic investigations and evaluating structural distress, deterioration, failures, or other performance concerns; able to serve as an expert witness.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on complex structural engineering projects involving new and existing buildings and structures.
• Lead investigations, assessments, repair, and rehabilitation projects involving structural systems and building enclosure systems.
• Serve as a technical expert and project leader on structural and forensic investigations of deterioration, distress, failures, collapses, and construction-related issues.
• Develop practical repair and rehabilitation solutions considering performance, constructability, durability, and long-term building needs.
• Collaborate with SGH's Structural Engineering and Building Technology practices and other disciplines to address challenging building problems.
• Manage and deliver projects from investigation through design and construction, including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, client communication, and quality control.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with owners, architects, contractors, attorneys, and government agencies to generate new business opportunities.
• Provide leadership for capital improvement and rehabilitation programs for existing building assets.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff, and contribute to technical excellence through engagement with professional organizations.
• Support SGH's thought leadership through industry organizations, publications, and presentations.

Skills

Professional Engineer license (P.E.)

15+ years experience

Technical leadership

Team leadership

Business development

Mentoring staff

Communication skills

Client relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

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 800 employees in offices nationwide, 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.

There are many reasons to 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 technical leadership and business development.

As a Principal, you will provide technical and strategic leadership on complex projects involving structural engineering, building/structure investigation, assessment, repair, and rehabilitation. This role combines expertise in structural engineering with aspects of SGH's Building Technology practice focusing on building enclosures, particularly for projects involving existing buildings, structural performance, forensic investigations, and capital improvements.

Principals lead multidisciplinary teams through the investigation, design, rehabilitation, and construction phases of projects while developing trusted client relationships and identifying opportunities for new and expanded services. In addition to project and client leadership, Principals contribute to firmwide technical excellence by mentoring staff, collaborating across practice areas and offices, and engaging with professional and industry organizations.

The Position:

• Provide technical leadership on complex structural engineering projects involving new and existing buildings and structures.
• Lead investigations, assessments, repair, and rehabilitation projects involving structural systems and building enclosure systems, including existing building conditions.
• Serve as a technical expert and project leader on structural and forensic investigations involving deterioration, distress, failures, collapses, and construction-related issues.
• Develop practical repair and rehabilitation solutions that consider structural performance, constructability, durability, and long‑term building needs.
• Collaborate with professionals across SGH's Structural Engineering and Building Technology practices, as well as other technical disciplines, to address complex building challenges.
• Manage and deliver projects from investigation and assessment through design and construction, including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, client communication, and quality control.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, contractors, attorneys, government agencies, and other industry partners to generate new business opportunities and expand client relationships.
• Provide leadership for significant capital improvement and rehabilitation programs involving existing building assets.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid‑level staff, supporting their technical and professional development.
• Contribute to SGH's thought leadership through industry organizations, technical publications, presentations, and other professional activities.
• Promote SGH's collaborative and ethical culture while helping strengthen the firm's reputation for technical excellence.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil or Structural Engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in at least one U.S. state; ability to obtain licensure in Massachusetts.
• 15+ years of experience in structural engineering, including significant experience with complex building projects, investigations, assessments, repair and rehabilitation, and construction-phase services.
• Strong technical background in structural engineering with experience working on existing buildings and structures.
• Experience leading forensic investigations and evaluating structural distress, deterioration, failures, or other performance concerns. Ability to serve as an expert witness.
• Proven track record of technical and project leadership on complex structural engineering and rehabilitation projects.
• Demonstrated business development skills and ability to build and maintain lasting client relationships.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and collaborating across technical practice areas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical matters clearly to clients and industry audiences.
• Demonstrated commitment to mentoring staff and advancing technical excellence.

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 compensation range below 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 and qualifications.

Base salary is a part of SGH's industry leading Total Compensation package. Our Total Compensation package includes base salary, pay for extra direct 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.

Associate Principal or Principal

$214,240 — $262,280 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement

SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We consider all qualified applicants and encourage individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. If the application system is not accessible to you, or you need a reasonable accommodation to apply due to a disability, please [e-mail] call781-907-9000and ask for Human Resources.