Principal, Structural Engineering

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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 SGHs industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of whats 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 Engineering you will provide leadership in the planning design investigation and delivery of complex building and infrastructure projects. This role involves overseeing structural engineering across a variety of materials including steel concrete masonry and timber for diverse project types and market sectors.

The Position:

• Provide leadership in the design investigation and assessment of structures across a broad range of sectors including new existing temporary and historic structures.
• Apply structural engineering expertise to projects involving a range of conditions and hazards including wind and severe weather foundation movement moisture and water intrusion and other causes of structural distress.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including structural engineers metallurgists material scientists building enclosure specialists 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 in the Texas market and beyond.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff supporting their technical and professional development.
• Contribute to SGHs thought leadership by participating in code development industry committees technical publications and public speaking opportunities.
• Promote SGHs collaborative and ethical culture while helping to elevate the firms national profile in structural engineering.

What Youll Need:

• Masters degree or higher in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E. structural branch) in Texas.
• 15 years of experience in structural engineering including structural investigations and assessments structural design repair and rehabilitation and construction-phase consulting.
• Experience with existing buildings and structures including evaluation of structural distress failure investigation and development of repair or retrofit solutions.
• Experience with a range of structural systems and materials including steel concrete masonry and timber.
• Experience providing litigation support including expert witness testimony is a plus.
• Proven track record of technical excellence and leadership on complex building projects.
• 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 candidates experience and qualifications.

Base salary is a part of SGHs 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 SGHs Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan.

Pay Range:

• Associate Principal: $214240 - $236080
• Principal: $262080
• Senior Principal: $273000

Principal (all levels)

$214240 - $273000 USD

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. If the application system is not accessible to you or you need a reasonable accommodation to apply due to a disability please email or call and ask for Human Resources.

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: SGH does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or candidate profiles. Please do not forward resumes or profiles for any of our job postings to our career site or to any Simpson Gumpertz & Heger employee. SGH is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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