Building Envelope Design Lead | Projects & Fieldwork

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH); New York (NY); On-site; USD 93,600 - 120,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Profit Sharing

401(k) plan

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm delivering holistic solutions for complex structural and building envelope challenges. The Consulting Engineer will manage small to medium projects, lead investigations and repairs, and mentor staff while maintaining strong client relationships.

Travel to multiple job sites is expected, and PE or RA licensure is required. SGH offers a comprehensive compensation package, generous benefits, and a focus on professional development within

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Architectural Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
• 5+ years of architectural/engineering or construction management experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Registered Architect (R.A.) license required.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer graphic skills.
• Experience in curtain wall design, historic preservation, industrial rope access/rock climbing, and public speaking.
• Ability 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 during the construction administration phase of projects.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Strong computer graphic skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license

Registered Architect (R.A.) license

Job description

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm delivering holistic solutions for complex structural and building envelope challenges. The Consulting Engineer will manage small to medium projects, lead investigations and repairs, and mentor staff while maintaining strong client relationships.

Travel to multiple job sites is expected, and PE or RA licensure is required. SGH offers a comprehensive compensation package, generous benefits, and a focus on professional development within