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Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH)

Senior Consulting Engineer, EMI ATL

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH), Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients’ most complex challenges. With 750 employees in nine office locations throughout the United States, SGH’s industry‑leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s possible.

We want someone passionate about engineering and problem solving with a degree in Structural Engineering or Engineering Mechanics to join our team in the Engineering Mechanics and Infrastructure (EMI) group. The EMI group provides services to facilities located in the United States and internationally requiring advanced and non‑standard engineering methods, such as nuclear and non‑nuclear power generation facilities, national defense installations, pipelines and tanks, bridges, precision observatories, and other non‑building structures and systems.

What You’ll Do

Develop finite element models of structures using commercially available software and perform linear and nonlinear structural analyses using these models.

Perform seismic soil‑structure interaction analyses of building structures.

Design industrial facility structures, equipment supports, anchorage, and miscellaneous physical features.

Work on routine problems independently and on project teams.

Responsible for direct client contact within context of existing work.

Prepare calculations, reports, and drawings documenting engineering analyses and design.

Serve as a project manager on smaller to mid‑size projects.

Participate in business development, generation, and marketing.

Review work by analysts, designers, technicians, draftsmen, and others assisting the project team.

Develop proposals, budgets, schedules, and client communications.

What You’ll Need

M.S. or Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or similar fields with emphasis on structural analysis, structural dynamics, and engineering mechanics, or desire to obtain an MS within 3 years of employment at SGH using the tuition reimbursement program.

Minimum of 5–10 years of professional experience in structural engineering or engineering mechanics, preferably for non‑building structures and/or critical infrastructure.

Strong background in structural analysis, structural dynamics, structural design, and engineering mechanics is required.

Knowledge and understanding of probabilistic concepts such as risk and reliability, uncertainty quantification, random vibrations, and/or stochastic processes.

Strong oral and written communication skills in English are preferred.

Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license required.

Experience with commercial finite element analysis computer programs, such as ANSYS, ABAQUS, LS‑DYNA, and/or SAP2000.

Proficiency with programming and scripting tools for engineering computations, such as Mathcad, MATLAB, Python, and/or VBA.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Ability to work independently and in large multi‑disciplinary teams.

Ability to travel.

May be required to work on projects that are subject to passing a security clearance check.

Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Benefits Overview

Paid Time Off (vacation, sick leave, holidays)

Paid parental leave

Profit sharing and 401(k) plan with 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

Pre‑tax commuter benefit

AFLAC accident & cancer insurance

Legal & identity theft plans

Tuition reimbursement

Compensation Senior Consulting Engineer or Senior Project Consultant: $105,040—$144,560 USD. SGH is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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 jobs@sgh.com or call 781-907-9000 and ask for Human Resources.

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