Associate Project Consultant (Entry-level), Structural Engineering 2026
Associate Project Consultant (Entry-level), Structural Engineering 2026
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Job Description
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 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 structural engineering and problem solving.
Our Structural Engineering division is currently looking to hire 2025 and 2026 graduates with a Masters degree in Civil or Structural Engineering in our Houston TX office.
What Youll Be Doing:
The Structures Division in Houston Texas provides structural engineering services with emphasis on new design repair and rehabilitation of constructed works and investigation and performance evaluation of structures throughout the Americas. As an entry-level hire you will assist with new design evaluation investigation and design of repairs for existing buildings and other structures including waterfront facilities such as marine terminals wharves piers bulkheads and other infrastructure. Essential duties include working with senior staff to perform a wide range of structural engineering analysis and design tasks in steel concrete masonry and wood structures conducting on-site investigations to document existing conditions and repair methodologies provide assistance during the construction administration phase of projects and preparing of drawings and calculations. A strong technical education professional demeanor and desire to learn is essential to this position.
What Youll Need:
- MS in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Excellent written oral and verbal communication skills required. Spanish speaking is a plus.
- FE/EIT certification preferred.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities required.
- Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment required.
- Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with computer analysis software preferred (e.g. ETABS SAP RISA RAMSAFE etc.)
- Must have a valid drivers license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.
- Availability to travel abroad for short periods of time.
- Enthusiasm and passion - consistently maintains high levels of activity and productivity
- Communication - conveys information clearly to supervisor team members and external clients withexcellent writing and/or oral skills.
- Problem-solving capability to solve minor or complex problems using data logicjudgement and problem-solving tools.
- Accountability and responsibility - self-starter with willingness to interact as a teamplayer and take independent initiative to ensure tasks are completed.
- Teamwork work with others toward a shared goal participating actively sharingresponsibility and rewards and contributing to the capability of the team.
- Teachable passionate and willingness for continued learning of new ideas andconcepts.
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
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
- AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance
- Legal & Identity Theft plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
Compensation:
The below range 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 qualifications and work location.
Base salary is a part of SGHs industry leading Total Compensation package. Our Total Compensation package includes base salary pay for extra 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.
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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Contract
