Sr. Consulting EngineerSr. Consulting Architect

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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 800 employees in offices nationwide 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 engineering architecture and problem solving.

The Sr. Consulting Engineer/Architect will act as project manager for small to medium-sized projects. Responsibilities will include new design consultation as well as the evaluation investigation and repair design for existing buildings. This individual will manage multiple concurrent projects including mentoring junior staff and fostering strong client relationships. This role requires active professional engagement within the individuals area of technical expertise including participation in relevant associations and committees. Essential duties include climbing ladders and scaffolds working at significant heights and traveling by car train / subway and air to multiple job sites. This is a primarily in-office position located in Los Angeles CA with the potential for flexible working hours.

What Youll Do:

• Consult on building enclosure waterproofing design and construction to contractors architects developers building owners property managers and construction managers.
• Perform peer reviews of Architects plans and specifications. Draft sketches to convey design concepts or sequencing clarifications.
• Provide site visits and responses to submittals and requests for information during the construction administration phase of projects.
• Perform water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems windows curtain walls and other building components.
• Observe and document localized destructive testing of all envelope components including wall claddings windows roofs skylights flooring plaza waterproofing and below grade elements.
• Assist with coordinating and managing site investigations to verify building enclosure as built conditions and develop remediation recommendations.
• Author reports to convey investigation findings and recommendations.
• Design remedial repairs to existing building systems including walls roofs window and curtain wall systems and plaza waterproofing systems. This includes drafting drawings and specifications suitable for bidding and construction.
• Perform due diligence and/or façade surveys and write reports.
• Provide litigation support for projects.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to entry level and junior staff.
• Manage multiple projects including coordinating contracts and additional service requests reviewing invoices and evaluating project staffing and budgets.
• Remain professionally active in local or national industry groups prepare publications and give both internal and external presentations.

What Youll Need:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Architecture Engineering or Architectural Engineering plus over 8 years of experience with an architectural/engineering firm construction firm or construction management firm.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Registered Architect (R.A.) license required.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer graphic skills (experience with Bluebeam AutoCAD Revit and Microsoft suite are desired).
• Experience in any of the following areas: building façade and curtain wall design or consulting historic preservation consulting and building envelope roofing/waterproofing design or consulting.
• Ability to travel to remote job sites not accessible by public transportation and if applicable 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.