Engineer in Training (Entry Level), Heavy Civil

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger•Waltham, MA

1d•$83,200 - $85,280•Onsite

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. 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. Our Heavy Civil division is looking to hire upcoming and early career graduates with a Master’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering in our Waltham, MA office.

Requirements

MS in Civil or Structural Engineering.
Excellent written, oral, and verbal communication skills required.
Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical and judgment capabilities are required.
Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment is required.
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
Enthusiasm and passion - consistently maintain high levels of activity and productivity.
Communication - conveys information to internal and external clients clearly with excellent writing or 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 a 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 willing to continue learning new ideas and concepts.
Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Collaborating on multi-disciplinary projects such as slope and shoreline stabilization, retaining wall systems, foundation drainage systems, sub-slab dewatering systems, floodproofing, and plaza drainage systems.
Investigating failures and performance issues of civil engineering systems.
Designing layout, grading, and drainage for land development and site improvement projects.
Performing due-diligence and risk assessment analyses for land development projects.
Applying sustainable development concepts, including urban recharge.
Evaluating and mitigating flood exposure.
Performing utility and drainage investigations and design.
Performing hydrologic and hydraulic analysis.
Collaborating with architects, engineers, and landscape architects for plaza reconstruction.
Evaluating accessibility and developing appropriate measures for design or rehabilitation.
Analyzing and designing flexible and rigid pavements.
Evaluating and designing pump systems.
Performing data analytics with Civil3D and other software.
Observing field operations and supporting the implementation of SGH's design solutions.