Project Consultant, Structural Mechanics

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger•Waltham, MA

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 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. 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 engineering mechanics and problem-solving. Our EMI team at SGH is always looking for great talent, and especially people who enjoy solving difficult problems creatively. Engineering Mechanics and Infrastructure (EMI) applies engineering mechanics, materials science, numerical simulation, innovative technologies, and collective expertise to solve our clients’ toughest problems in an inspiring work environment that nurtures life-long learning and growth. A successful candidate for EMI may work on projects related to buildings, bridges, pipelines, nuclear facilities, tanks, rail vehicles, rotating equipment, precision observatory structures, and other non-building structures and systems. SGH works on challenging projects for owners, contractors, and other engineering firms on a wide spectrum of projects that include nuclear and defense.

Requirements

2+ years of professional experience in engineering mechanics, structural dynamics, and finite element analysis (FEA) with a Master of Science or Master of Engineering in Structural Engineering -- OR -- 0+ years of professional experience in engineering mechanics, structural dynamics, and finite element analysis (FEA) with a Doctorate in Structural Engineering
Ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) registration within five years.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with technical staff and clients
Have proficient computer programming skills, in programming languages such as Python and VBA
Ability to travel and perform field inspections of structures under supervision.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report, if applicable

Responsibilities

Perform structural analyses under supervision.
Design new structures and repair existing structures.
Perform linear and nonlinear finite element analyses, while being supervised, using programs such as Abaqus and ANSYS.
Work on routine problems independently and on project teams.
Assist in the preparation of proposals, letters, reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, budgeting, scheduling, and client communication.
Review work by technicians, draftsmen, and others assisting the project team.
Conduct field inspections.
Conduct engineering calculations using software such as MATLAB and Mathcad.