Structural Engineer, Advanced Analysis
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH)
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Job summary
Qualifications
- 0 – 2 years of professional experience in structural engineering.
- Strong background in structural design and engineering mechanics.
- Ability to travel for field inspection under supervision.
Responsibilities
- Work on routine problems independently and on project teams.
- Perform field assessments of power generation and defense facilities.
- Develop finite element models and perform structural analyses.
- Prepare reports documenting engineering analyses.
Skills
Education
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Job description
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.
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.
- 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.
Our Engineering Mechanics and Infrastructure (EMI) team at SGH is seeking an individual with an advanced degree in Structural Engineering or Engineering Mechanics to join our team.
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 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.
- Work on routine problems independently and on project teams.
- Perform field walk‑down 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.
- 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.
- 0 – 2 years of professional experience in structural engineering or engineering mechanics
- Master of Science, Master of Engineering, or Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or similar field.
- Education must have an emphasis on structural analysis, structural dynamics, and/or engineering mechanics.
- Strong background in structural analysis, structural dynamics, structural design, and engineering mechanics is required.
- Knowledge and understanding of probabilistic concepts such as risk and reliability, uncertainty quantification, random vibrations, and/or stochastic processes.
- Familiarity with commercial finite element analysis computer programs such as ANSYS, ABAQUS, LS‑DYNA, 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.
- 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
The below range is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors including the candidate’s experience, qualifications and work location.
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.
$82,680—$108,160 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 jobs@sgh.com or call 781‑907‑9000 and ask for Human Resources.
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