Senior Consulting Engineer OR Consulting Engineer, Building Technology

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger•Waltham, MA

About The Position

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, SGH’s industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s possible. The Consulting Engineer will act as project manager for small to medium-sized projects. The work will include new design and the evaluation, investigation, and design of repairs for existing buildings. You will manage challenging single major projects, or multiple projects requiring supervision of several staff and client relationships. This person must maintain professional relationships and involvement (associations, committees, etc.) in their field of technical expertise. Essential duties include climbing ladders and scaffolds, the ability to work at great heights, and the ability to travel, by car, train / subway and air, to multiple job sites.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Architectural Engineering (Master's degree preferred)
4+ years of architectural/engineering or construction management experience.
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.
Ability to travel to remote job sites not accessible by public transportation, and if applicable, an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Nice To Haves

Experience in any of the following areas is a plus: curtain wall design, historic preservation, industrial rope access/rock climbing, and public speaking.

Responsibilities

Assisting senior staff in design, site investigations, and documentation of existing conditions.
Investigation and remediation of building envelope malfunctions.
Design and construction assistance to contractors and design consultation to architects.
Component sampling of all envelope components including wall claddings, windows, roofs, skylights, flooring, plaza waterproofing and below grade elements.
Field investigation and water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems, windows, curtain walls, and other building components.
Design of remedial repairs to existing building systems, including walls, roofs, window and curtain wall systems, and plaza waterproofing systems.
Provides on-the-job training and mentoring to staff.
Peer reviews of plans and specifications.
Litigation support for projects involving all the issues discussed above.
Assist with during the construction administration phase of projects.