Building Envelope Consulting Engineer & Project Lead

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 93,600 - 120,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Profit Sharing and 401(k)

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental &amp

Disability Insurance (short & long)

Job summary

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking a Consulting Engineer to act as project manager for small to medium-sized projects, including design, investigations, and repairs for existing buildings. Travel to multiple job sites is required. A PE or RA license is required, with 5+ years in engineering or construction management preferred.

The role involves supervising staff, coordinating with clients, and providing design and construction support from conception through documentation and fieldwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Architectural Engineering (Master’s degree preferred).
• 5+ years of architectural/engineering or construction management experience for the Consulting Engineer role.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Registered Architect (R.A.) license required.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer graphics skills.
• Experience in curtain wall design, historic preservation, rope access/rock climbing, and public speaking.

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 above issues.
• Assist with construction administration during the construction phase of projects.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Architecture/Engineering/Architectural Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Computer graphics

Job description

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking a Consulting Engineer to act as project manager for small to medium-sized projects, including design, investigations, and repairs for existing buildings. Travel to multiple job sites is required. A PE or RA license is required, with 5+ years in engineering or construction management preferred.

The role involves supervising staff, coordinating with clients, and providing design and construction support from conception through documentation and fieldwork.