Principal, Structural Engineering

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 214,000 - 273,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance (Medical, Dental &amp

Job summary

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) in Los Angeles seeks a Principal in Structural Design to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex building projects. You will oversee structural design across steel, concrete, masonry, and timber for commercial, healthcare, education, and transportation facilities.

You will mentor junior staff, manage budgets and schedules, develop client relationships, and contribute to SGH's thought leadership through industry involvement and public speaking.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Licensed Structural Engineer (S.E.) in California.
• 15+ years of experience in structural engineering, including investigations, design and construction-phase consulting.
• Experience providing litigation support including expert witness testimony is a plus.
• Proven track record of technical excellence and leadership on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the design and investigation of structures across a broad range of sectors.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including structural engineers, metallurgists, material scientists, and other technical specialists.
• Manage and deliver projects from concept through completion, including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, client communication, and quality control.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry partners, and other stakeholders to drive growth.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff, supporting their technical and professional development.
• Contribute to SGH's thought leadership by participating in code development, industry committees, publications, and public speaking.
• Promote SGH's collaborative and ethical culture and elevate the firm's national profile.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client communication

Technical leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Licensed Structural Engineer (S.E.) in California

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 technical leadership and business development.

As a Principal in Structural Design, you will provide leadership in the planning, design, and delivery of complex building and infrastructure projects. This role involves overseeing structural design across a variety of materials, including steel, concrete, masonry, and timber, for diverse project types such as commercial, residential, healthcare, higher education, cultural, and transportation facilities.

The Position:

• Provide leadership in the design and investigation of structures across a broad range of sectors, including high-rise, long-span, temporary, and historic structures across a range of uses, markets, and industries.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including structural engineers, metallurgists, material scientists, and other technical specialists.
• Manage and deliver projects from concept through completion, including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, client communication, and quality control.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry partners, and other stakeholders to generate new business opportunities and drive growth.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff, supporting their technical and professional development.
• Contribute to SGH's thought leadership by participating in code development, industry committees, technical publications, and public speaking opportunities.
• Promote SGH's collaborative and ethical culture while helping to elevate the firm's national profile in structural engineering.

What You'll Need:

• Master's degree, or higher, in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Licensed Structural Engineer (S.E.) in California
• 15+ years of experience in structural engineering, including structural investigations and assessments, structural design, and construction-phase consulting.
• Experience providing litigation support including expert witness testimony, is a plus.
• Proven track record of technical excellence and leadership on complex projects involving building structures.
• Demonstrated business development skills and ability to build lasting client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting technical topics to clients, peers, and public audiences.
• SGH prides itself on its standards of ethics and honesty; candidates must view these qualities as paramount.

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:

The compensation range below is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors including the candidate's experience and qualifications.

Base salary is a part of SGH's industry leading Total Compensation package. Our Total Compensation package includes base salary, pay for extra direct 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.

Pay Range:

• Associate Principal: $214,240 - $236,080
• Principal: $262,080
• Senior Principal: $273,000

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.