Principal Structural Engineer – Building Rehab & Forensics

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 214,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Profit Sharing and 401(k)

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger is a national engineering firm delivering holistic advisory services for complex structural challenges and building enclosures. As an Associate Principal or Principal, you will provide technical and strategic leadership on investigations, repair, and rehabilitation of existing buildings, leading multidisciplinary teams and fostering trusted client relationships.

You will mentor staff, engage in business development, contribute to thought leadership, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil or Structural Engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in at least one U.S. state; ability to obtain licensure in Massachusetts.
• 15+ years of experience in structural engineering, including investigations, repair and rehabilitation, and construction-phase services.
• Strong technical background in structural engineering with experience on existing buildings and structures.
• Experience leading forensic investigations and evaluating structural distress, deterioration, failures, or other performance concerns; able to serve as an expert witness.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on complex structural engineering projects involving new and existing buildings and structures.
• Lead investigations, assessments, repair, and rehabilitation projects involving structural systems and building enclosure systems.
• Serve as a technical expert and project leader on structural and forensic investigations of deterioration, distress, failures, collapses, and construction-related issues.
• Develop practical repair and rehabilitation solutions considering performance, constructability, durability, and long-term building needs.
• Collaborate with SGH's Structural Engineering and Building Technology practices and other disciplines to address challenging building problems.
• Manage and deliver projects from investigation through design and construction, including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, client communication, and quality control.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with owners, architects, contractors, attorneys, and government agencies to generate new business opportunities.
• Provide leadership for capital improvement and rehabilitation programs for existing building assets.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff, and contribute to technical excellence through engagement with professional organizations.
• Support SGH's thought leadership through industry organizations, publications, and presentations.

Skills

Professional Engineer license (P.E.)

15+ years experience

Technical leadership

Team leadership

Business development

Mentoring staff

Communication skills

Client relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger is a national engineering firm delivering holistic advisory services for complex structural challenges and building enclosures. As an Associate Principal or Principal, you will provide technical and strategic leadership on investigations, repair, and rehabilitation of existing buildings, leading multidisciplinary teams and fostering trusted client relationships.

You will mentor staff, engage in business development, contribute to thought leadership, and collaborate