Principal, Structural Engineering

About the role

We are seeking a Principal in Structural Design who will lead complex building and infrastructure projects. This role involves overseeing structural design across various materials and project types, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, and contributing to firmwide technical excellence.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the design and investigation of structures across a broad range of uses and industries, including building, industrial, parking, temporary, and historic structures.
• Serve as a technical expert and project leader on structural engineering investigations, assessments, and litigation support projects involving root cause evaluations, collapses, wind-related failures, and construction-related incidents.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including structural engineers, metallurgists, material scientists, and other technical specialists.
• Manage and deliver projects from concept through completion, including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, client communication, and quality control.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry partners, and other stakeholders to generate new business opportunities and drive growth.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff, supporting their technical and professional development.
• Contribute to SGH’s thought leadership by participating in code development, industry committees, technical publications, and public speaking opportunities.
• Promote SGH’s collaborative and ethical culture while helping to elevate the firm’s national profile in structural engineering.

Requirements

• Master’s degree, or higher, in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in at least one U.S. state, with the ability to obtain licensure in Georgia required. A Structural Engineering (S.E.) license is preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in structural engineering, including forensic investigations and/or structural design.
• Experience providing litigation support, including expert witness testimony, is preferred.
• Proven track record of technical excellence and leadership on complex projects involving building structures or temporary works.
• Demonstrated business development skills and ability to build lasting client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting technical topics to clients.

Qualifications

• Passionate about technical leadership and business development.
• Strong leadership and project management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Skills

• Technical expertise in structural engineering.
• Experience with forensic investigations and litigation support.
• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Business development and client relationship management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• 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
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $214,240 - $273,000 USD, with a base salary being a part of SGH's industry leading Total Compensation package. Our Total Compensation package includes base salary, pay for extra direct 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.

Schedule

Full-time, in-office position located in Atlanta, GA.

Company Information

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm dedicated to delivering holistic advice for our clients' most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge 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 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.