Engineer in Training (Entry-level), Structural Mechanics

Do you want to help engineer whats 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 750 employees in nine office locations throughout the United States SGHs industryleading 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 companypaid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles strong relationships and future prosperity.

We want someone passionate about engineering mechanics and problemsolving.

Our Engineering Mechanics and Infrastructure (EMI) team at SGH is seeking a motivated and creative engineer to join our Atlanta office. The EMI group leverages core structural engineering principles numerical simulation and innovative technologies to understand structural behavior and enhance structural performance. Our clients rely on their structural systems to protect critical assets retain functionality under extreme loadings and support novel constructed/deconstructed life cycles. In this role you will contribute to challenging projects particularly in the nuclear and energy sectors while also having opportunities to support work involving buildings bridges pipelines tanks rail vehicles rotating equipment precision observatory structures and other specialized infrastructure systems.

What Youll Be Doing:

• Perform structural analyses under supervision typically for nonbuilding and industrial structures.
• Design new structures and repairs of existing structures especially for unique and extreme dynamic loads.
• Perform linear and nonlinear finite element analyses under supervision using programs such as Abaqus and ANSYS.
• Develop and apply facilityspecific design criteria within highly regulated industries.
• Assist in preparing proposals letters reports calculations drawings specifications budgeting scheduling and client communication.
• Review work by technicians draftsmen and others assisting the project team.
• Conduct field inspections.
• Conduct engineering calculations using software such as MATLAB and Mathcad.

What Youll Need:

• 0 2 years of professional experience in structural engineering or engineering mechanics
• A Master of Science or Master of Engineering degree
• Education must have an emphasis on structural engineering and/or engineering mechanics (e.g. civil/structural engineering mechanics of structures)
• Familiarity with building design codes such as IBC ASCE ACI and AISC through education or experience
• Ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) registration within five years
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with technical staff and clients.
• Proficiency with computer programming
• Ability to travel and perform field inspections of structures under supervision
• May require a valid drivers license with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report

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 emailor calland ask for Human Resources.