Engineer, Building Technology

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 108,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking an Associate Project Consultant to support Building Technology projects in the New York office. You will assist licensed engineers with design, evaluation, and repairs for existing buildings, applying engineering principles, physics, and materials science to exterior envelopes.

Candidates should have a BS in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering and 2–5 years of experience; EIT is preferred.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering required.
• 2–5 years of experience; EIT preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in building construction and engineering problem-solving.
• Excellent communication, written and oral, and teamwork skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD or Revit is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with design, evaluation, investigation, and repairs for existing buildings under licensed engineers.
• Travel to multiple job sites; able to climb ladders and scaffolds; work at great heights.
• Apply engineering principles, physics, and materials science to exterior building envelopes.

Skills

EIT preferred

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

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 and problem-solving.

Our Building Technology division is always looking for great talent, and especially people who enjoy solving difficult problems. We are currently looking to speak with candidates with at least two years of professional experience and a Bachelor of Science in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering to join our team in the New York office.

What You’ll Do:

Building Technology is applying engineering principles, physics, and materials science to the exterior envelope of buildings to make them durable, energy-efficient, and able to resist water infiltration reliably. As an Associate Project Consultant, under the direction of a licensed engineer, you will assist with new design, evaluation, investigation, and design of repairs for existing buildings. Essential duties include climbing ladders and scaffolds, the ability to work at great heights, and the ability to travel by car to multiple job sites. A strong technical education, professional demeanor, and desire to learn are essential to this position.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor of Science in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering
• 2 to 5 years of experience, EIT preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in building construction and solving engineering problems.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and enthusiasm for the work.
• Experience in any of the following areas is a plus: building construction or an allied field, industrial rope access (rock climbing), mechanical repair, AutoCAD, Revit.
• Enthusiasm and passion - consistently maintain high levels of activity and productivity.
• Communication - conveys information to internal and external clients clearly with excellent writing and oral skills.
• Problem-solving - capability to solve minor or complex problems using data, logic, judgment, and problem-solving tools.
• Accountability and responsibility - self-starter with willingness to interact as a team player and take independent initiative to ensure tasks are completed.
• Teamwork - work with others toward a shared goal, participating actively, sharing responsibility and rewards, and contributing to the capability of the team.
• Teachable - passionate and willingness for continued learning new ideas and concepts.
• Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolds, and work at great heights.
• A valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report is required for this role.

Benefits Overview:

SGH provides the following benefits to eligible employees:

• 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 & 401(k) Plan.

This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Project Consultant:

$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 [e-mail] call781-907-9000and ask for Human Resources.

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: SGH does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or candidate profiles. Please do not forward resumes or profiles for any of our job postings to our career site or to any Simpson Gumpertz & Heger employee. SGH is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.