Consulting Engineer, Structural Investigator

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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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 750 employees in ten 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.

What Youll Do:

We are seeking someone who is passionate about investigating structural behavior diagnosing problems in existing buildings and infrastructure and developing repair or rehabilitation recommendations. As a Consulting Engineer you will work closely with senior staff while taking increasing responsibility for project execution client communication and technical leadership.

Responsibilities:

Conduct field investigations to assess the condition and performance of existing structures including buildings garages bridges and other constructed facilities.
Perform structural analyses to evaluate load paths material performance deterioration mechanisms and code compliance.
Assist in developing recommendations for repair strengthening or rehabilitation of various structural systems.
Prepare written reports technical memos drawings and specifications with a high level of clarity and detail.
Manage components of projects including planning fieldwork coordinating with clients and delegating tasks to junior staff.
Support senior engineers with failure investigations and forensic assessments.
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams including materials scientists building technology consultants and geotechnical engineers.
Participate in construction-phase services such as reviewing submittals responding to RFIs and performing site observations.
Contribute to proposal preparation and client presentations as needed.
Continue to build expertise in structural behavior materials performance and investigative techniques.

What Youll Need:

MS in Civil Structural or Architectural Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
58 years of experience in structural engineering building evaluation or forensic investigation.
Structural Engineer (SE) license in Illinois.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities including the ability to think critically and investigate failure mechanisms.
Experience with steel concrete masonry and/or wood design and analysis.
Strong technical writing skills and comfort presenting findings to clients and project stakeholders.
Ability to conduct fieldwork including climbing ladders working at heights in confined spaces or on active construction sites.
Proficiency with structural analysis and modeling software (e.g. SAP2000 ETABS RISA RAM) and familiarity with Revit and/or AutoCAD.
Working knowledge of applicable codes and standards (IBC ASCE 7 ACI AISC etc.).
Valid drivers license and ability to travel to project sites in the U.S.

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.

Consulting Engineer or Project Consultant II:

$93600$120120 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 emailor call and ask for Human Resources.

Required Experience:

Do you want to help engineer whats nextSimpson 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 buildin...