Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH)

Engineer in Training (Entry-level), Structural Mechanics

LocationAtlanta, GA
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

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 nine 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 Engineering Mechanics and Infrastructure (EMI) team at SGH is seeking a motivated and creative engineer to join our Atlanta office. The EMI group leverages core structural engineering principles, numerical simulation, and innovative technologies to understand structural behavior and enhance structural performance. Our clients rely on their structural systems to protect critical assets, retain functionality under extreme loadings, and support novel constructed/deconstructed life cycles. In this role, you will contribute to challenging projects, particularly in the nuclear and energy sectors, while also having opportunities to support work involving buildings, bridges, pipelines, tanks, rail vehicles, rotating equipment, precision observatory structures, and other specialized infrastructure systems.


What You'll Be Doing:

Perform structural analyses under supervision, typically for non-building and industrial structures.

Design new structures and repairs of existing structures, especially for unique and extreme dynamic loads.

Perform linear and nonlinear finite element analyses under supervision, using programs such as Abaqus and ANSYS.

Develop and apply facility-specific design criteria within highly regulated industries.

Assist in preparing 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.


What You'll Need:

0 – 2 years of professional experience in structural engineering or engineering mechanics

A Master of Science or Master of Engineering degree

Education must have an emphasis on structural engineering and/or engineering mechanics (e.g., civil/structural engineering, mechanics of structures)

Familiarity with building design codes such as IBC, ASCE, ACI, and AISC through education or experience

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.

Proficiency with computer programming

Ability to travel and perform field inspections of structures under supervision

May require a valid driver’s license with 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


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.

Associate Project Consultant:: $75,920 USD - $89,440 USD

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 jobs@sgh.com or call 781-907-9000 and ask for Human Resources.

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