Project Consultant, Structural Engineering

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 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.

We want someone passionate about structural engineering and problem solving.

Our Chicago Structures Division provides structural engineering services with an emphasis on new design repair and rehabilitation of constructed works and investigation and performance evaluation. The Division is currently looking to hire a structural engineer with a minimum of 2 years industry experience.

What Youll Be Doing:

The Structures Division provides structural engineering services with emphasis on new design repair and rehabilitation of constructed works and investigation and performance evaluation of a variety of structures and materials. Essential duties include performing a wide range of structural engineering analysis and design tasks in steel concrete masonry and wood structures; assisting senior staff in on-site investigations to document existing conditions and determine root of problems; managing the preparation of drawings and specifications; and aiding senior staff during the construction administration phase of projects. A strong technical education professional demeanor and desire to learn is essential to this position.

What Youll Need:

2 years of experience in structural analysis and design of concrete steel masonry and wood-frame structures. EIT preferred and able to obtain a professional engineering license
MS in Civil or Structural Engineering required
Communication skills: excellent written oral and verbal communication skills. Ability to convey information to internal and external clients clearly.
Problem-solving ability: capability to solve minor or complex problems using data logicand judgement. Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical skills.
Team-oriented mindset ability to work successfully with others toward a shared goal with active participation.
Accountability and responsibility - ability to meet deadlines. Willingness take independent initiative to ensure tasks are competed.
Enthusiasm passion and desire for continued learning of new ideas and concepts.
Familiarity with computer analysis software (e.g. ETABS SAP RISA RAM SAFE etc.)
Valid drivers license and 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 call and ask for Human Resources.

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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...