Consulting Engineer, Building Technology

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger•Oakland, CA

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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/Architect will act as project manager for a variety of projects. The work will include new design consulting and the evaluation, investigation, and design of repairs for existing buildings. He/she will manage challenging single major projects, or multiple projects requiring supervision of several staff, daily project team interactions as primary point of contact, and coordination of meetings, site visits, and deliverables. Developing and maintaining client relationships is a critical function of the Consulting Engineer/Architect, including client visits, responses to RFPs, and understanding contracts. This person must establish and maintain professional relationships and involvement (industry associations, committees, etc.) in their field of technical expertise or interest. 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 and locales.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in architecture, Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
5+ years of experience with an architectural/engineering or contractor/construction management firm.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Registered Architect (R.A.) license required.
Ability to work in a team environment, including with various project managers and training younger staff.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Willingness to develop project management and client development 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

Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to junior staff.
Develop client relationships and support the pursuit of new project opportunities.
Assist senior staff in design, site investigations, and documentation of existing conditions.
Investigate and remediate building envelope malfunctions.
Design and construction assistance to contractors and design consultation to architects.
Sample envelope components including wall claddings, windows, roofs, skylights, flooring, plaza waterproofing and below grade elements.
Investigate and perform field water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems, windows, curtain walls, and other building components.
Design remedial repairs to existing building systems, including walls, roofs, window and curtain wall systems, and plaza waterproofing systems.
Peer review plans and specifications.
Provide litigation support for projects involving all the issues discussed above.
Assist architects, owners, and contractors during the construction administration phase of projects.