Senior Building Envelope Consulting Engineer

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 93,600 - 120,120; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking a Consulting Engineer to lead design, investigations, and repairs of existing buildings, with emphasis on envelopes and building enclosures.

You will manage small to medium projects, collaborate with senior staff, and travel to multiple job sites, including remote locations. A PE/RA license and strong communication are required, with a commitment to professional growth and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Architectural Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
• P.E. or Registered Architect license required.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer graphic skills.
• Experience in curtain wall design, historic preservation, industrial rope access/rock climbing, and public speaking is a plus.
• Ability to travel to remote job sites not accessible by public transportation, and if applicable, an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Responsibilities

• Assisting senior staff in design, site investigations, and documentation of existing conditions.
• Investigation and remediation of building envelope malfunctions.
• Design and construction assistance to contractors and design consultation to architects.
• Component sampling of all envelope components including wall claddings, windows, roofs, skylights, flooring, plaza waterproofing and below grade elements.
• Field investigation and water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems, windows, curtain walls, and other building components.
• Design of remedial repairs to existing building systems, including walls, roofs, window and curtain wall systems, and plaza waterproofing.
• Provides on-the-job training and mentoring to staff.
• Peer reviews of plans and specifications.
• Litigation support for projects involving all the issues discussed above.
• Assist with during the construction administration phase of projects.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Travel

Deadline-driven

Computer graphics

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture/Engineering

PE or RA license

Job description

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking a Consulting Engineer to lead design, investigations, and repairs of existing buildings, with emphasis on envelopes and building enclosures.

You will manage small to medium projects, collaborate with senior staff, and travel to multiple job sites, including remote locations. A PE/RA license and strong communication are required, with a commitment to professional growth and teamwork.