Lead Structural Rehab & Forensic Engineering

The International; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 214,240 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Profit Sharing and 401(k)

Disability insurance

Life Insurance and AD&D

Job summary

SGH is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead investigations and rehabilitation of existing structures in a full-time in-office role in Tampa, FL. You will guide complex projects, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff while contributing to practice growth.

A top-tier advanced degree in structural engineering and 15+ years of experience are required, with travel as needed. The role emphasizes technical leadership, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and delivering

Qualifications

• Master of Science, Master of Engineering, or Doctorate in Structural Engineering or related field required.
• 15+ years of professional structural engineering experience with focus on existing structures, repair, rehabilitation, and/or forensic engineering.
• Proven technical leadership in complex structural investigation, repair, retrofit, or adaptive reuse projects.
• Strong track record of technical excellence, innovation, and leadership within structural engineering.

Responsibilities

• Leading investigations of existing structures showing deterioration or damage.
• Directing development of repair, strengthening, retrofit, and rehabilitation solutions.
• Serving as technical lead for evaluation of existing structures and recommendations for code compliance.
• Managing multiple projects with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Acting as primary client contact and growing client relationships.
• Preparing proposals including scope, budgeting, staffing, and approach.
• Overseeing preparation of technical deliverables such as reports, calculations, drawings, and presentations.
• Supporting forensic investigations related to structural damage or performance issues.
• Mentoring, supervising, and developing junior and mid-level engineers.
• Contributing to practice growth through business development and client engagement.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Communication

Mentoring

Business development

Team leadership

Travel willingness

Public speaking

Education

MS/ME or PhD in Structural Engineering

Job description

SGH is seeking a Principal Structural Engineer to lead investigations and rehabilitation of existing structures in a full-time in-office role in Tampa, FL. You will guide complex projects, manage client relationships, and mentor junior staff while contributing to practice growth.

A top-tier advanced degree in structural engineering and 15+ years of experience are required, with travel as needed. The role emphasizes technical leadership, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and delivering