- Location
- Waltham, Massachusetts, United States · Waltham
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Department
- Education
- Education
- Bachelor
Description
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.
What You'll Do:
•Perform a wide range of engineering testing and analysis involving building, bridge, and piping projects of many material types (i.e., concrete, composites, polymers & plastics, wood, metals, glass, and masonry & ceramics)
•Develop scope of services and prepare proposals.
•Serve as a Project Manager, assembling and managing the project team, oversee work and serve as the primary client contact.
•Monitor and/or conduct laboratory testing and failure analysis of materials used in construction.
•Analyze research and investigation data to develop well-founded cause-and-effect relationships.
•Design, build, fabricate, and/or subcontract fixtures for testing.
•Conduct on-site inspection/investigation including survey and documentation of distress, field testing, and condition documentation.
•Stay abreast of new scientific methods and developments affecting their technical specialty.
•Actively participate in industry organizations, serve on technical committees, and author papers in area of expertise while developing industry recognition as an expert.
•Develop internally and externally funded research projects related to our core business.
What You'll Need:
•Bachelor's degree or master’s degree in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, or Materials Science from an ABET-accredited university. Well-qualified candidates with an Associate’s degree will be considered.
•5-10 years of engineering experience (less considered if MS).
•Professional Engineer License (P.E.) required (or the ability and passion to obtain within 2 years).Experience designing, procuring, building, and using custom test set-ups for material and assembly testing in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
•Experience with testing equipment (e.g., Instron, MTS, Forney).
•Very familiar with computer laboratory software (e.g., SolidWorks, MATLAB, LabVIEW)
•Strong communication and writing skills required.
•Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
•Independent problem-solving skills.
•Lifelong learner.
•Ability to work in a team environment and lead younger engineering staff on assignments.
•Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.
Benefits Overview:
SGH provides the following benefits to eligible employees:
- Paid Time Off (Vacation time, Sick leave, Holidays)
- Paid Parental Leave
- Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan with a discretionary company contribution
- Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid)
- Employee Basic Life and AD&D insurance (company paid)
- Optional Life Insurance
- Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Fertility, Family Forming, and Hormonal Health benefit
- Employee Assistance Program
- Empathy Bereavement Support
- Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
- AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance
- Legal & Identity Theft plans
- Tuition Reimbursement
Compensation:
The below range is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors including the candidate’s experience, qualifications and work location.
Base salary is a part of SGH’s industry leading Total Compensation package. Our Total Compensation package includes base salary, pay for extra hours worked, an annual discretionary bonus program, generous paid time off, and health and wellness benefits with a special emphasis on substantial SGH contributions to medical insurance premiums and SGH’s Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan.
This position is eligible for a $7,500 sign-on bonus.
SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We consider all qualified applicants and encourage individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. If the application system is not accessible to you, or you need a reasonable accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email [email protected] or call 781-907-9000 and ask for Human Resources.
TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: SGH does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or candidate profiles. Please do not forward resumes or profiles for any of our job postings to our career site or to any Simpson Gumpertz & Heger employee. SGH is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
