Prinicpal, Structural Engineering

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger•Washington, DC

1d•$214,240 - $273,000•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. We want someone passionate about technical leadership and business development. SGH is seeking a Principal-level leader to participate in the growth and development of its Washington, DC Structural Engineering (SE) Division. SGH’s Washington, DC SE Division desires to grow its structural investigation practice area. As part of this process, SGH seeks to employ a recognized technical expert with a proven business track record who will help grow and perpetuate the success of the structural investigation practice in the Division. The position requires technical expertise and experience in the forensic evaluation of structures and their failures and in litigation support. The candidate should demonstrate a deep understanding of the performance of structures both under environmental loading and as related to durability. Overlap with our Structural Repair and Rehabilitation capabilities and our Materials Science capabilities would be extremely beneficial. Examples of SGH’s work areas include complex commercial, institutional, industrial, energy, and horizontal infrastructure facilities. We anticipate that the candidate would collaborate extensively with our Washington, DC Building Technology (BT) Division on projects involving both disciplines. The Principal will be responsible for developing business and delivering projects through client relationships, strategic marketing, project management, and technical expertise and oversight. They will market, organize, coordinate, and execute project assignments of various sizes that leverage the engineering skillsets of SGH personnel. This individual will lead, supervise, support, mentor, and train staff and will work in a team atmosphere that fosters technological achievement, business development, and collaboration with other SGH practice areas while emphasizing a high-quality product. SGH Principals play key roles on professional committees and frequently contribute to journals and other technical publications. Currently, SGH’s SE Division has a strong presence in Washington, DC, with regional support from our multi-disciplinary engineering and materials laboratory and operations groups in Boston, MA. SGH’s Washington, DC office is our second-largest office and includes a robust team working in Building Technology, Structural Engineering, and Advanced Analysis. Our SE Division in Washington DC provides leading-edge services in structural investigation, repair and rehabilitation, and new structural design. In addition to the large group of BT engineers and architects in Washington, DC, the Washington, DC SE Division benefits from easy access to SGH’s national team of experts including analysts, structural engineers, geotechnical engineers, civil engineers, fire engineers, materials scientists, chemists, petrographers, and architects.

Requirements

Master of Science, Master of Engineering, or Doctorate in Structural Engineering or related field required.
15+ years of professional experience in structural engineering.
Must have a Professional Engineer (PE) license or Structural Engineer (SE) license, SE preferred.
Experience with and a desire to conduct leading-edge work and experience leading projects that require finding and communicating creative solutions outside the standard.
Notable track record of recognized technical excellence and market leadership.
Demonstrated ability to develop strong client relationships and a substantial revenue base.
Strong leadership and mentoring skills with a commitment to developing high-level talent.
Participation in professional society activities and publications.
Experience as an accomplished public speaker.
Commitment to and track record of professional collaboration.
Candidates must view ethics and honesty as paramount.

Nice To Haves

Overlap with our Structural Repair and Rehabilitation capabilities and our Materials Science capabilities would be extremely beneficial.

Responsibilities

Developing business and delivering projects through client relationships, strategic marketing, project management, and technical expertise and oversight.
Market, organize, coordinate, and execute project assignments of various sizes that leverage the engineering skillsets of SGH personnel.
Lead, supervise, support, mentor, and train staff.
Work in a team atmosphere that fosters technological achievement, business development, and collaboration with other SGH practice areas while emphasizing a high-quality product.
Play key roles on professional committees and frequently contribute to journals and other technical publications.