Engineer in Training (Entry Level), Heavy Civil

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH); Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Profit Sharing

401(k) plan

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) in Waltham, MA is seeking an upcoming or early career Civil/Structural Engineer with a Master’s degree to join our Heavy Civil division. You’ll contribute to multidisciplinary projects involving land development, drainage, and structural analysis to deliver durable, sustainable designs.

You will work with architects, engineers, and landscape designers, use Civil3D and other software, and grow through our comprehensive compensation and benefits package including

Qualifications

• MS in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.
• FE/EIT certification is preferred.
• Excellent written, oral, and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on land development, site improvement, adaptive reuse renovations, drainage and utility layouts.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analysis and data analytics with Civil3D.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and landscape architects on projects.
• Observe field operations and support SGH design implementations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Detail-oriented

Ability to meet deadlines

Education

MS in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

ETABS

SAP

RISA

RAM

SAFE

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 Structural Engineering And Problem-solving.

Our Heavy Civil division is looking to hire upcoming and early career graduates with a Master’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering in our Waltham, MA office.

What You'll Be Doing

This Civil Engineering position will be part of our multi-disciplinary team providing a wide array of engineering services. These services include land development, site improvement, adaptive reuse renovations, drainage and utility layouts, and much more.

Typical Project Work Includes

• Collaborating on multi-disciplinary projects such as slope and shoreline stabilization, retaining wall systems, foundation drainage systems, sub-slab dewatering systems, floodproofing, and plaza drainage systems.
• Investigating failures and performance issues of civil engineering systems.
• Designing layout, grading, and drainage for land development and site improvement projects.
• Performing due-diligence and risk assessment analyses for land development projects.
• Applying sustainable development concepts, including urban recharge.
• Evaluating and mitigating flood exposure.
• Performing utility and drainage investigations and design.
• Performing hydrologic and hydraulic analysis.
• Collaborating with architects, engineers, and landscape architects for plaza reconstruction.
• Evaluating accessibility and developing appropriate measures for design or rehabilitation.
• Analyzing and designing flexible and rigid pavements.
• Evaluating and designing pump systems.
• Performing data analytics with Civil3D and other software.
• Observing field operations and supporting the implementation of SGH's design solutions.

What You'll Need

• MS in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Excellent written, oral, and verbal communication skills required.
• FE/EIT certification is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical and judgment capabilities are required.
• Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment is required.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with computer analysis software preferred (e.g., ETABS, SAP, RISA, RAM, SAFE, etc.)
• Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.
• Enthusiasm and passion - consistently maintain high levels of activity and productivity.
• Communication - conveys information to internal and external clients clearly with excellent writing or 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 a 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 willing to continue learning new ideas and concepts.

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

This compensation range is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws. The pay range below is effective for 2026 and based on highest degree achieved. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and work location.

• Bachelor’s Degree: $79,560 - $81,640
• Master’s Degree: $83,200 - $85,280

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.

Associate Project Consultant

$83,200—$94,640 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 [e-mail] or call 781-907-9000 and ask for Human Resources.

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