Principal, Structural Engineering

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 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.

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 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 technical leadership and business development.

As a Principal in Structural Design you will provide leadership in the planning design and delivery of complex building and infrastructure projects. This role involves overseeing structural design across a variety of materials including steel concrete masonry and timber for diverse project types such as commercial residential healthcare higher education cultural and transportation facilities.

Principals are responsible for guiding project teams through all phases of design and construction managing client and contractor relationships and ensuring projects are delivered addition to project leadership Principals contribute to firmwide technical excellence by mentoring staff coordinating technical resources across offices and actively engaging with professional and regulatory organizations to advance industry standards.

Location: Atlanta GA (Full-Time In Office)

The Position:

• Provide leadership in the design and investigation of structures across a broad range of uses and industries including building industrial parking temporary and historic structures.
• Serve as a technical expert and project leader on structural engineering investigations assessments and litigation support projects involving root cause evaluations collapses wind-related failures and construction-related incidents.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including structural engineers metallurgists material scientists and other technical specialists.
• Manage and deliver projects from concept through completion including scoping budgeting scheduling client communication and quality control.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients industry partners and other stakeholders to generate new business opportunities and drive growth.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff supporting their technical and professional development.
• Contribute to SGHs thought leadership by participating in code development industry committees technical publications and public speaking opportunities.
• Promote SGHs collaborative and ethical culture while helping to elevate the firms national profile in structural engineering.

What Youll Need:

• Masters degree or higher in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in at least one U.S. state with the ability to obtain licensure in Georgia required. A Structural Engineering (S.E.) license is preferred.
• 15 years of experience in structural engineering including forensic investigations and/or structural design.
• Experience providing litigation support including expert witness testimony is preferred.
• Proven track record of technical excellence and leadership on complex projects involving building structures or temporary works.
• Demonstrated business development skills and ability to build lasting client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including experience presenting technical topics to clients.
• SGH prides itself on its standards of ethics and honesty; candidates must view these qualities as paramount.

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.

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: SGH does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or candidate profiles. Please do not forward resumes or profiles for any of our job postings to our career site or to any Simpson Gumpertz & Heger employee. SGH is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.