Consulting Engineer, Applied Science & Research

simpsongumpertzheger; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; 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 advice for complex building challenges. With 800 employees, SGH offers comprehensive compensation and benefits and opportunities to advance through research and industry leadership.

The Senior Engineering role involves performing wide-ranging testing and analysis on building, bridge, and piping projects, leading project teams, and developing scope of services while serving as primary client contact.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree required (or equivalent).
• PE license required or ability to obtain within 2 years.
• 5–10 years of engineering experience; MS may reduce.
• Experience designing/testing custom test setups.
• Experience with testing equipment (Instron, MTS, Forney).
• Proficient computer labs software (SolidWorks, MATLAB, LabVIEW).
• Strong communication and writing skills; ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering testing and analysis on building, bridge, and piping projects.
• Develop scope of services and prepare proposals.
• Serve as Project Manager, lead project team and client contact.
• Monitor and conduct laboratory testing and failure analysis.
• Analyze data to establish cause-and-effect relationships.
• Design and fabricate fixtures for testing; subcontract as needed.
• Conduct on-site inspection and documentation of distress.
• Stay updated on new methods; participate in industry committees and publish papers.

Skills

PE license/pursuing

Communication & writing

Project management

Independent problem solving

Team leadership

Lab testing & analysis

Education

ABET-accredited degree (Civil/Structural/Mechanical/Materials)

Associate's degree considered

Tools

Instron, MTS, Forney

SolidWorks

MATLAB

LabVIEW

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.

What You'll Do:

• Perform a wide range of engineering testing and analysis involving building, bridge, and piping projects of many material types (i.e., concrete, composites, polymers & plastics, wood, metals, glass, and masonry & ceramics)
• Develop scope of services and prepare proposals.
• Serve as a Project Manager, assembling and managing the project team, oversee work and serve as the primary client contact.
• Monitor and/or conduct laboratory testing and failure analysis of materials used in construction.
• Analyze research and investigation data to develop well-founded cause-and-effect relationships.
• Design, build, fabricate, and/or subcontract fixtures for testing.
• Conduct on-site inspection/investigation including survey and documentation of distress, field testing, and condition documentation.
• Stay abreast of new scientific methods and developments affecting their technical specialty.
• Actively participate in industry organizations, serve on technical committees, and author papers in area of expertise while developing industry recognition as an expert.
• Develop internally and externally funded research projects related to our core business.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree or master's degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science from an ABET-accredited university. Well-qualified candidates with an Associate's degree will be considered.
• 5-10 years of engineering experience (less considered if MS).
• Professional Engineer License (P.E.) required (or the ability and passion to obtain within 2 years). Experience designing, procuring, building, and using custom test set-ups for material and assembly testing in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Experience with testing equipment (e.g., Instron, MTS, Forney).
• Very familiar with computer laboratory software (e.g., SolidWorks, MATLAB, LabVIEW)
• Strong communication and writing skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Independent problem-solving skills.
• Lifelong learner.
• Ability to work in a team environment and lead younger engineering staff on assignments.
• Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Benefits Overview:

• 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

Compensation:

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