Entry-level Engineer, Building Technology

About the role

Building Technology is the application of engineering principles, physics, and materials science to the exterior envelope of buildings to make them durable, energy-efficient, and able to reliably resist water infiltration. As an Associate Project Consultant, under the direction of a licensed engineer, you will assist with new design, evaluation, investigation, and design of repairs for existing buildings.

Responsibilities

• Climb ladders and scaffolds
• Work at great heights
• Aid in new design
• Evaluate existing buildings
• Assist with investigations
• Design repairs for existing buildings

Requirements

• Bachelor of Architectural Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 0 to 5 years of experience, EIT preferred
• Demonstrated interest in building construction and solving engineering problems
• Commitment to lifelong learning and enthusiasm for the work
• Experience in building construction or an allied field, industrial rope access (rock climbing), mechanical repair, AutoCAD, Revit

Qualifications

• Strong technical education
• Professional demeanor
• Desire to learn
• Communication - clear writing and oral skills
• Problem-solving – capability to solve minor or complex problems
• Accountability and responsibility – self-starter with willingness to interact as a team player and take initiative
• Teamwork – active participation, responsibility, and reward sharing
• Teachable – passionate about learning new ideas and concepts

Skills

• Climbing ladders and scaffolds
• Working at great heights
• Technical education
• Professional demeanor
• Lifelong learning
• Solving engineering problems
• Clear communication
• Problem-solving
• Accountability and responsibility
• Teamwork
• Teachable

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, 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
• Employee Assistance Program
• Empathy Bereavement Support
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance
• Legal & Identity Theft plans
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

This compensation range is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws. The pay range below is effective for 2026 and based on highest degree achieved. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and work location.

Schedule

Not specified

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, Employee Assistance Program, Empathy Bereavement Support, Pre-tax Commuter Benefit, AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance, Legal & Identity Theft plans, and Tuition Reimbursement. This position is eligible for a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Compensation

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.

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. 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.