Associate Principal – Geotechnical/Geostructural Engineering (Waltham, MA)

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. 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 are seeking an Associate Principal passionate about geotechnical and geostructural engineering, client service, and people leadership. This senior-level role supports the continued development of geotechnical and geostructural services across investigation, repair, rehabilitation, and new construction projects.

Requirements

15+ years of geotechnical/geostructural engineering experience at a senior/leadership level.
MS or PhD in Geotechnical or Geostructural Engineering.
Professional Engineering license (PE) required.
Proven ability to independently generate and sustain significant client work.
Strong leadership and mentoring experience with demonstrated success in staff development.
Demonstrated ability to leverage yourself and manage monthly volume of $100k or annual volume of $500k, including multiple staff.
Prominent involvement within academia or an industry organization such as AASHTO, ASCE GeoInstitute, Deep Foundations Institute, or other active geotechnical organization, including working on committees, making presentations, authoring articles, or other active participation.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; comfortable presenting complex technical subjects to clients and peers.
Demonstrated business acumen and sound judgment in managing projects and client relationships.
Familiarity with geotechnical analysis software (GEOSLOPE Suite, Slide, Plaxis, LPILEplus, DeepEX, etc.).
Strong interpersonal skills, integrity, and collaborative approach.
Willingness to travel to out-of-state or remote project sites as required.

Responsibilities

Serve as primary technical and project leader for complex geotechnical and geostructural assignments.
Provide high-level oversight and direction for large projects or multiple concurrent projects, including scope, schedule, budget, contracting, and fee collection.
Lead, mentor, and develop engineering and technical staff, fostering growth and performance improvement.
Serve as principal client contact, building long-term relationships and ensuring exceptional client service.
Ensure adherence to SGH’s QA/QC standards and safeguard the firm’s technical and professional reputation.
Coordinate across multidisciplinary SGH teams to deliver integrated solutions for technically challenging projects.
Independently generate and sustain external work through business development, marketing, and client engagement.
Contribute to professional visibility through publications, presentations, teaching, committees, or society involvement.
Maintain strategic awareness of emerging technologies, research, and industry developments relevant to geotechnical and geostructural engineering.
Model SGH values of leadership, ethics, collaboration, and accountability.