Principal, Structural Engineering

About the role

We want someone passionate about technical leadership and business development. As a Principal in Structural Design, you will provide leadership in the planning, design, and delivery of complex building and infrastructure projects. This role involves overseeing structural design across a variety of materials, including steel, concrete, masonry, and timber, for diverse project types such as commercial, residential, healthcare, higher education, cultural, and transportation facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the design and investigation of structures across a broad range of sectors, including high-rise, long-span, temporary, and historic structures across a range of uses, markets, and industries.
• 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 Structural Engineer (S.E.) in California.
• 15+ years of experience in structural engineering, including structural investigations and assessments, structural design, and construction-phase consulting.
• Experience providing litigation support including expert witness testimony is a plus.
• Proven track record of technical excellence and leadership on complex projects involving building structures.
• Demonstrated business development skills and ability to build lasting client relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting technical topics to clients, peers, and public audiences.
• SGH prides itself on its standards of ethics and honesty; candidates must view these qualities as paramount.

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
• 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

Pay

Principal (all levels): $214,240—$273,000 USD. The compensation 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 and qualifications. Base salary is part of SGH’s industry-leading Total Compensation package, which also includes pay for extra direct hours worked, an annual discretionary bonus program, generous paid time off, and health and wellness benefits with substantial SGH contributions to medical insurance premiums and SGH’s Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan.