Building Envelope Consulting Engineer — Lead Projects

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Profit Sharing & 401(k)

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm delivering holistic advice on complex challenges. The Consulting Engineer will manage small to medium projects, performing design, investigations, and repairs on building envelopes while coordinating staff and client relationships.

Travel to multiple job sites is required. You will collaborate with senior engineers, perform field investigations, and provide design support to contractors and architects, while mentoring staff and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Architectural Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
• P.E. or RA license required.
• Ability to work in a team and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to remote job sites not accessible by public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assisting senior staff in design, site investigations, and documentation of existing conditions.
• Investigation and remediation of building envelope malfunctions.
• Design and construction assistance to contractors and design consultation to architects.
• Component sampling of all envelope components including wall claddings, windows, roofs, skylights, flooring, plaza waterproofing and below grade elements.
• Field investigation and water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems, windows, curtain walls, and other building components.
• Design of remedial repairs to existing building systems, including walls, roofs, window and curtain wall systems, and plaza waterproofing systems.
• Provides on-the-job training and mentoring to staff.
• Peer reviews of plans and specifications.
• Litigation support for projects involving all the issues discussed above.
• Assist with during the construction administration phase of projects.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Deadline management

Travel readiness

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Registered Architect (R.A.) license

Job description

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm delivering holistic advice on complex challenges. The Consulting Engineer will manage small to medium projects, performing design, investigations, and repairs on building envelopes while coordinating staff and client relationships.

Travel to multiple job sites is required. You will collaborate with senior engineers, perform field investigations, and provide design support to contractors and architects, while mentoring staff and