Senior Building Envelope Engineer & Project Lead

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH); Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 106,600 - 149,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Profit Sharing & 401(k)

Paid Time Off

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking a Senior Consulting Engineer to act as project manager for small to medium-sized projects involving new design and evaluation, investigation, and design of repairs for existing buildings.

You will manage multiple projects, supervise staff, and maintain professional relationships within the field. Travel to remote job sites and adherence to deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Architectural Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
• 8+ years of architectural/engineering or construction management experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Registered Architect (R.A.) 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.

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 systems.
• 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 skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Registered Architect (R.A.) license

Job description

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking a Senior Consulting Engineer to act as project manager for small to medium-sized projects involving new design and evaluation, investigation, and design of repairs for existing buildings.

You will manage multiple projects, supervise staff, and maintain professional relationships within the field. Travel to remote job sites and adherence to deadlines are essential.