Do you want to help engineer what’s 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, SGH’s industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s 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 problem-solving.
Engineering, Mechanics & Infrastructure (EMI) applies engineering mechanics, materials science, numerical simulation, innovative technologies, and collective expertise to solve our clients’ toughest problems in an inspiring work environment that nurtures life-long learning and growth. A successful candidate for EMI may work on projects related to buildings, bridges, pipelines, nuclear facilities, tanks, rail vehicles, rotating equipment, precision observatory structures, bridges, and other non-building structures and systems. EMI’s special areas of expertise include failure analysis, wind effects, seismic analysis, soil-structure interaction, dynamic and blast response, structural plastics, composites, metallurgy, and corrosion analysis.
What You’ll Be Doing:
The Materials division of EMI provides services with emphasis on 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 and materials 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 the 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 are essential to this position.
Provide support in selecting materials for structural, mechanical, and building applications.
Conduct failure analysis of metals, concrete, polymers, composites, and other structural materials.
Plan and conduct site investigations to document existing conditions.
Prepare and present reports and presentations to clients.
Manage and conduct laboratory tests and analyses.
Assist in preparing proposals, letters, reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, budgeting, scheduling, and client communication
What You’ll Need:
Education must have an emphasis on materials science, material engineering, structural engineering, or engineering mechanics.
0 to 5 years of experience in civil, structural, or materials engineering.
Ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) registration within five years
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with technical staff and clients.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to travel and perform field inspections of structures under supervision.
Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.
Preferred - M.S. or greater in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Structural Engineering, or similar and background of academic excellence.
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
Empathy Bereavement Support
Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance
Legal & Identity Theft plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Compensation:
This compensation range is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws. The pay range below is effective for 2027 and based on highest degree achieved. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and work location.
Bachelor’s Degree: $83,200 - $84,760
Master’s Degree: $86,840 - $88,400
Base salary is a part of SGH’s 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 SGH’s Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan.
This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Associate Project Consultant: $79,560 — $83,200 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 email jobs@sgh.com or call 781-907-9000 and 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.