Associate Project Consultant, Engineering Mechanics & Infrastructure Tampa

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH); Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental &amp

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Profit Sharing

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking an Associate Project Consultant to join the Materials division (EMI) in Tampa, FL. The role focuses on the repair and rehabilitation of structures, assessing materials, and supporting design and field investigations.

Ideal candidates have a materials-focused engineering background, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel in support of projects across the region.

Qualifications

• Education emphasis on materials science, material engineering, structural engineering, or engineering mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural and materials engineering analysis and design tasks in steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures.
• Assist in on-site investigations to document existing conditions and determine root causes.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, reports and calculations; support proposals and client communication.

Skills

Strong written and verbal kommunik

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Valid driver's license

Education

Education emphasis on materials science/engineering/structural engineering/engineering mechanics

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 Problem-solving.

Engineering, Mechanics & Infrastructure (EMI) applies engineering mechanics, materials science, numerical simulation, innovative technologies, and collective expertise to solve our clients’ toughest problems in an inspiring work environment that nurtures life-long learning and growth. A successful candidate for EMI may work on projects related to buildings, bridges, pipelines, nuclear facilities, tanks, rail vehicles, rotating equipment, precision observatory structures, bridges, and other non-building structures and systems. EMI’s special areas of expertise include failure analysis, wind effects, seismic analysis, soil-structure interaction, dynamic and blast response, structural plastics, composites, metallurgy, and corrosion analysis.

What You’ll Be Doing

The Materials division of EMI provides services with emphasis on repair and rehabilitation of constructed works, and investigation and performance evaluation of a variety of structures and materials. Essential duties include performing a wide range of structural and materials engineering analysis and design tasks in steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures; assisting senior staff in on-site investigations to document existing conditions and determine the root of problems; managing the preparation of drawings and specifications; and aiding senior staff during the construction administration phase of projects. A strong technical education, professional demeanor, and desire to learn are essential to this position.

• Provide support in selecting materials for structural, mechanical, and building applications.
• Conduct failure analysis of metals, concrete, polymers, composites, and other structural materials.
• Plan and conduct site investigations to document existing conditions.
• Prepare and present reports and presentations to clients.
• Manage and conduct laboratory tests and analyses.
• Assist in preparing proposals, letters, reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, budgeting, scheduling, and client communication

What You’ll Need

• Education must have an emphasis on materials science, material engineering, structural engineering, or engineering mechanics.
• 0 to 5 years of experience in civil, structural, or materials engineering.
• Ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) registration within five years
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with technical staff and clients.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to travel and perform field inspections of structures under supervision.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.
• Preferred - M.S. or greater in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Structural Engineering, or similar and background of academic 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

This compensation range is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws. The pay range below is effective for 2026 and based on highest degree achieved. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and work location.

• Bachelor’s Degree: $79,560 - $81,640
• Master’s Degree: $83,200 - $85,280

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.

Associate Project Consultant

$79,560—$83,200 USD

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 email [e-mail] or call 781-907-9000 and ask for Human Resources.