Civil/Structural Engineer, EMI OC

We want someone passionate about engineering mechanics and problem solving.

Our Engineering Mechanics and Infrastructure (EMI) team at SGH is seeking an individual with an advanced degree in Structural/Civil/Seismic Engineering to join our team. EMI applies earthquake engineering seismic engineering probabilistic methods dynamic analysis performance-based structural design risk assessment finite element modeling and collective expertise to solve our clients toughest problems in an inspiring work environment that nurtures lifelong learning and growth. We provide significant advancement opportunities commensurate with performance. The EMI group in Newport Beach provides services to facilities located in the United States and internationally requiring advanced state-of-the-art analysis such as nuclear and non-nuclear power generation facilities national defense installations pipelines and tanks precision structures and other non-building structures and systems. These services include seismic design and evaluation probabilistic risk assessment finite element analysis dynamic structure response analysis aircraft impact analysis fragility analysis for seismic and other external hazards and safety evaluations.

SGH works on challenging projects for commercial utilities national laboratories and other government organizations research institutes other engineering firms and contactors on a wide spectrum of projects that include nuclear and defense.

What Youll Be Doing:

Under the direction of the principal and project supervisor the engineer plans and performs engineering analyses of structures systems and components for extreme events (e.g. earthquakes wind explosions and impact loads) and unconventional requirements (e.g. innovative materials/construction resilience business interruption rapid deployment monitoring etc.). Responsibilities include:

• Seismic Advanced Analysis Dynamics Infrastructure
• Work on routine problems independently and on project teams.
• Perform field walkdown assessments of power generation national defense industrial and petrochemical facilities.
• 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.
• Prepare calculations and reports documenting engineering analyses.
• Support various stages of structural design for new structures and retrofits.
• Review work by analysts technicians draftsmen and others assisting the project team.
• Assist in preparation of proposals letters reports calculations budgeting scheduling and client communication.

What Youll Need:

• 0 2 years of professional experience in structural engineering.
• Master of Science Master of Engineering or Ph.D. in Structural/Civil Engineering or similar field; we are also open to hiring a bachelors degree candidate who is on track to complete a Masters degree program.
• Education must have an emphasis on structural analysis structural dynamics concrete/steel structural design earthquake/seismic engineering finite element modeling.
• Knowledge and understanding of probabilistic concepts such as risk and reliability uncertainty quantification random vibrations and/or stochastic processes is preferred.
• Familiarity with commercial finite element analysis computer programs such as ANSYS ABAQUS LS-DYNA GT STRUDL and/or SAP2000.
• Ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) registration within five years.
• Strong written and verbal English language communication skills.
• Ability to interact professionally with technical staff and clients.
• Proficiency with use of computer programming and scripting tools for engineering computations such as Mathcad MATLAB Python and/or VBA.
• Ability to travel and perform field inspection of structures under supervision.
• May be required to work on projects that are subject to passing a security clearance check.
• Valid drivers license with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report if applicable.