Lead Building Envelope Consulting Engineer

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 106,600 - 149,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Profit Sharing 401(k)

Parental Leave

Commuter Benefit

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) seeks a seasoned Consulting Engineer/Architect to lead small to mid-size projects, manage client relationships, and oversee investigations, repairs, and design of building envelopes. You will coordinate design teams, mentor staff, and support construction administration on complex renovations and new work.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's in Architecture/Engineering, 8+ years in related fields, and licensure (P.E. or RA).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Architectural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• P.E. license or RA license required.
• 8+ years of architectural/engineering or construction management experience.
• Ability to travel to remote job sites and access challenging locations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience in curtain wall design, historic preservation, rope access, or public speaking is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior staff in design, site investigations, and documentation of existing conditions.
• Investigate and remediate building envelope malfunctions.
• Design and construction assistance to contractors and design consultation to architects.
• Component sampling of envelope components including wall claddings, windows, roofs, skylights, flooring, and waterproofing.
• Field investigation and water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems, windows, curtain walls, and other components.
• Design remedial repairs to existing building systems including walls, roofs, windows, curtain walls, and plaza waterproofing.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to staff.
• Peer reviews of plans and specifications.
• Litigation support for projects.
• Assist during the construction administration phase of projects.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Deadline oriented

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture/Engineering/Architectural Engineering

Job description

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) seeks a seasoned Consulting Engineer/Architect to lead small to mid-size projects, manage client relationships, and oversee investigations, repairs, and design of building envelopes. You will coordinate design teams, mentor staff, and support construction administration on complex renovations and new work.

Required qualifications include a Bachelor's in Architecture/Engineering, 8+ years in related fields, and licensure (P.E. or RA).