Entry-Level Structural Engineer, Advanced Analysis

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Profit Sharing

401(k) plan

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking an EMI engineer to join our Engineering Mechanics and Infrastructure team. You will perform structural analyses under supervision and assist with designing and evaluating structures across diverse projects.

Candidates should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering Mechanics or Structural Engineering, experience with FEA (Abaqus/ANSYS), and programming skills in Python or VBA. Travel and field inspections may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering Mechanics or Structural Engineering with emphasis on structural analysis/dynamics/engineering mechanics
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA) is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with technical staff and clients
• Ability to obtain PE or SE registration within five years

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analyses under supervision
• Design new structures and repair existing structures
• Perform linear and nonlinear finite element analyses using Abaqus/ANSYS
• Support in proposals, calculations, drawings, and client communications
• Review work and conduct field inspections and in-house lab work
• Conduct calculations in MATLAB/Mathcad

Skills

Python

VBA

Communication skills

FEA knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Mechanics or Structural Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering Mechanics or Structural Engineering

Tools

Abaqus

ANSYS

MATLAB

Mathcad

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 EMI team at SGH is always looking for great talent, and especially people who enjoy solving difficult problems creatively. Engineering Mechanics and Infrastructure (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 life-long learning and growth. A successful candidate for EMI may work on projects related to buildings, bridges, pipelines, nuclear facilities, tanks, rail vehicles, rotating equipment, precision observatory structures, and other non-building structures and systems.

SGH works on challenging projects for owners, contractors, and other engineering firms on a wide spectrum of projects that include nuclear and defense.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Perform structural analyses under supervision.
• Design new structures and repair existing structures.
• Perform linear and nonlinear finite element analyses, with supervision, using programs such as Abaqus and ANSYS.
• Work on routine problems independently and on project teams.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals, letters, reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, budgeting, scheduling, and client communication.
• Review work by technicians, draftsmen, and others assisting the project team.
• Conduct field inspections and support in-house lab work.
• Conduct engineering calculations using software such as MATLAB and Mathcad.

What You'll Need:

• 0 - 2 years of professional experience in structural engineering or engineering mechanics
• Bachelor's or Master's of Science or Engineering in Engineering Mechanics or Structural Engineering
• Education must have an emphasis on structural analysis, structural dynamics, and/or engineering mechanics (e.g., civil, structural, mechanical, or similar engineering discipline)
• Education/experience in finite element analysis (FEA), preferred
• Ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) registration within five years.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with technical staff and clients
• Have proficient computer programming skills, in programming languages such as Python and VBA
• Ability to travel and perform field inspections of structures under supervision
• 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)
• 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:

$79,560 — $85,280 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.