Principal Structural Engineer & Project Leader

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH); New York (NY); On-site; USD 214,000 - 262,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental &amp

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm delivering holistic advisory services for complex structural challenges and building enclosure projects. As a Principal, you will provide technical and strategic leadership on major projects, mentor staff, and expand client relationships while guiding rehabilitation programs for existing buildings.

You will lead investigations and repairs, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to SGH’s thought leadership and industry

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/rehabilitation, and construction-phase services.
• Strong technical background working on existing buildings and structures.
• Experience leading forensic investigations and evaluating structural distress or failures.
• Proven track record of technical and project leadership on complex structural projects.
• Demonstrated business development skills and ability to build client relationships.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and collaborating across technical areas.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Mentoring staff and advancing technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership on complex structural projects for new and existing buildings.
• Lead investigations, assessments, repair and rehabilitation projects.
• Serve as a technical expert on structural and forensic investigations.
• Develop practical repair solutions considering performance and durability.
• Collaborate across SGH’s Structural Engineering and Building Technology practices.
• Manage projects from investigation to design and construction with client communication.
• Cultivate relationships to generate new business opportunities.
• Lead capital improvement programs for existing buildings.
• Mentor junior and mid-level staff; contribute to thought leadership.

Skills

P.E. license

15+ years experience

Lead multidisciplinary teams

Business development

Forensic investigations

Strong communication

Mentor staff

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm delivering holistic advisory services for complex structural challenges and building enclosure projects. As a Principal, you will provide technical and strategic leadership on major projects, mentor staff, and expand client relationships while guiding rehabilitation programs for existing buildings.

You will lead investigations and repairs, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to SGH’s thought leadership and industry