Engineer in Training (Entry-level), Structural Engineering

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger•Houston, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

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 structural engineering and problem solving. Our Structural Engineering division is currently looking to hire 2026 graduates with a Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering in our Houston, TX office. What You'll Be Doing: The Structures Division in Houston, Texas provides structural engineering services with emphasis on new design, repair and rehabilitation of constructed works, and investigation and performance evaluation of structures throughout the Americas. As an entry-level hire, you will assist with new design, evaluation, investigation, and design of repairs for existing buildings and other structures including waterfront facilities such as marine terminals, wharves, piers, bulkheads, and other infrastructure. Essential duties include working with senior staff to perform a wide range of structural engineering analysis and design tasks in steel, concrete, masonry and wood structures, conducting on-site investigations to document existing conditions and repair methodologies, provide assistance during the construction administration phase of projects, and preparing of drawings and calculations. A strong technical education, professional demeanor, and desire to learn is essential to this position.

Requirements

MS in Civil or Structural Engineering
Excellent written, oral, and verbal communication skills required
Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and judgment capabilities required
Ability to effectively work independently and in a team environment required
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Familiarity with computer analysis software preferred (e.g., ETABS, SAP, RISA, RAM, SAFE, etc.)
Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report
Availability to travel abroad for short periods of time
Enthusiasm and passion - consistently maintains high levels of activity and productivity
Communication - conveys information clearly to supervisor, team members and external clients, with excellent writing and/or oral skills
Problem-solving – capability to solve minor or complex problems using data, logic, judgement 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 of new ideas and concepts

Nice To Haves

Spanish speaking is a plus.
FE/EIT certification, preferred.
Familiarity with computer analysis software preferred (e.g., ETABS, SAP, RISA, RAM, SAFE, etc.)

Responsibilities

Assist with new design, evaluation, investigation, and design of repairs for existing buildings and other structures including waterfront facilities such as marine terminals, wharves, piers, bulkheads, and other infrastructure.
Work with senior staff to perform a wide range of structural engineering analysis and design tasks in steel, concrete, masonry and wood structures
Conduct on-site investigations to document existing conditions and repair methodologies
Provide assistance during the construction administration phase of projects
Prepare drawings and calculations