Entry-Level Engineer, Building Technology
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 800 employees in offices nationwide, SGH’s industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s possible. Our Building Technology division is always looking for great talent, and especially people who enjoy solving difficult problems. We are currently looking to speak with recent and upcoming graduates with a Bachelor of Science in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering to join our NYC office in 2027.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering.
- 0 to 5 years of experience.
- Demonstrated interest in building construction and solving engineering problems.
- Commitment to lifelong learning and enthusiasm for the work.
- Enthusiasm and passion while consistently maintaining high levels of activity and productivity.
- Communication - conveys information to internal and external clients clearly with excellent writing and oral skills.
- Problem-solving – capability to solve minor or complex problems using data, logic, judgment, and problem-solving tools.
- Accountability and responsibility - self-starter with willingness to interact as a team player and take independent initiative to ensure tasks are completed.
- Teamwork - work with others toward a shared goal, participating actively, sharing responsibility and rewards, and contributing to the capability of the team.
- Teachable – passionate and willingness for continued learning new ideas and concepts.
- Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolds, and work at great heights.
- A valid U.S. driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report are required for this role.
Nice To Haves
- EIT preferred.
- Experience in building construction or an allied field.
- Industrial rope access (rock climbing).
- Mechanical repair.
- AutoCAD.
- Revit.
Responsibilities
- Assist with new design, evaluation, investigation, and design of repairs for existing buildings.
- Climb ladders and scaffolds.
- Work at great heights.
- Travel by car to multiple job sites.
- Convey information to internal and external clients clearly with excellent writing and oral skills.
- Solve minor or complex problems using data, logic, judgment, and problem-solving tools.
- Interact as a team player and take independent initiative to ensure tasks are completed.
- Work with others toward a shared goal, participating actively, sharing responsibility and rewards, and contributing to the capability of the team.
- Continue learning new ideas and concepts.
Benefits
- 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
- Pay for extra hours worked
- Annual discretionary bonus program
- Generous paid time off
- Health and wellness benefits with a special emphasis on substantial SGH contributions to medical insurance premiums and SGH’s Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan.
- $5,000 sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
