Structural Engineer, Advanced Analysis

GeoWorld; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 79,560 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking an EMI team member with a strong background in seismic/structural engineering to develop finite element models and perform advanced analyses for projects nationwide and internationally. The role emphasizes rigorous calculations, report preparation, and collaboration across project teams.

The EMI group in Newport Beach handles demanding projects for utilities, defense, and industry, offering significant growth opportunities and a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Structural/Civil/Seismic Engineering with emphasis on structural analysis and dynamics.
• Experience with probabilistic concepts and reliability in engineering preferred.
• Ability to obtain PE/SE registration within five years.

Responsibilities

• Develop finite element models of structures and perform linear/nonlinear analysis.
• Perform seismic soil-structure interaction analyses of buildings.
• Prepare calculations and reports documenting analyses.
• Support design for new structures and retrofits.
• Review work of project team members and assist in proposals and communications.

Skills

Seismic analysis

Finite element analysis

Dynamic analysis

Programming with MATLAB/Python

Technical communication

Education

Master of Science in Structural/Civil Engineering

Master of Engineering in Structural/Civil Engineering

Ph.D. in Structural/Civil Engineering

Bachelor’s degree (on track for Master's)

Tools

ANSYS

ABAQUS

LS-DYNA

GT STRUDL

SAP2000

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 engineering mechanics and problem solving. Our Engineering Mechanics and Infrastructure (EMI) team at SGH is seeking an individual with an advanced degree in Structural/Civil/Seismic Engineering to join our team. EMI applies earthquake engineering, seismic engineering, probabilistic methods, dynamic analysis, performance-based structural design, risk assessment, finite element modeling, and collective expertise to solve our clients’ toughest problems in an inspiring work environment that nurtures lifelong learning and growth. We provide significant advancement opportunities commensurate with performance. The EMI group in Newport Beach provides services to facilities located in the United States and internationally, requiring advanced state-of-the-art analysis, such as nuclear and non-nuclear power generation facilities, national defense installations, pipelines and tanks, precision structures, and other non-building structures and systems. These services include seismic design and evaluation, probabilistic risk assessment, finite element analysis, dynamic structure response analysis, aircraft impact analysis, fragility analysis for seismic and other external hazards, and safety evaluations. SGH works on challenging projects for commercial utilities, national laboratories and other government organizations, research institutes, other engineering firms, and contractors on a wide spectrum of projects that include nuclear and defense.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Seismic, Advanced Analysis, Dynamics, Infrastructure
• Work on routine problems independently and on project teams.
• Perform field walkdown assessments of power generation, national defense, industrial, and petrochemical facilities.
• Develop finite element models of structures using commercially available software and perform linear and nonlinear structural analyses using these models.
• Perform seismic soil-structure interaction analyses of building structures.
• Prepare calculations and reports documenting engineering analyses.
• Support various stages of structural design for new structures and retrofits.
• Review work by analysts, technicians, draftsmen, and others assisting the project team.
• Assist in preparation of proposals, letters, reports, calculations, budgeting, scheduling, and client communication.

What You’ll Need:

• 0 – 2 years of professional experience in structural engineering.
• Master of Science, Master of Engineering, or Ph.D. in Structural/Civil Engineering, or similar field; we are also open to hiring a bachelor's degree candidate who is on track to complete a Master’s degree program.
• Education must have an emphasis on structural analysis, structural dynamics, concrete/steel structural design, earthquake/seismic engineering, finite element modeling.
• Knowledge and understanding of probabilistic concepts such as risk and reliability, uncertainty quantification, random vibrations, and/or stochastic processes is preferred.
• Familiarity with commercial finite element analysis computer programs such as ANSYS, ABAQUS, LS-DYNA, GT STRUDL, and/or SAP2000.
• Ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) registration within five years.
• Strong written and verbal English language communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with technical staff and clients.
• Proficiency with use of computer programming and scripting tools for engineering computations, such as Mathcad, MATLAB, Python, and/or VBA.
• Ability to travel and perform field inspection of structures under supervision.
• May be required to work on projects that are subject to passing a security clearance check.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report, if applicable

Benefits Overview:

SGH provides the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Paid Time Off (Vacation time, Sick leave, Holidays)
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan with a discretionary company contribution
• 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
• Legal & Identity Theft plans
• Tuition Reimbursement

Compensation:

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.

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