Sr. Consulting Engineer, Building Technology Atlanta

About the role

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.

The Senior Consulting Engineer will act as project manager for small to medium-sized projects, including new design and the evaluation, investigation, and design of repairs for existing buildings. You will manage challenging single major projects or multiple projects requiring supervision of several staff and client relationships. This role requires maintaining professional relationships and involvement (associations, committees, etc.) in your field of technical expertise.

Essential duties include climbing ladders and scaffolds, working at great heights, and traveling to job sites by car, train/subway, and air.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior staff in design, site investigations, and documentation of existing conditions.
• Investigate and remediate building envelope malfunctions.
• Provide design and construction assistance to contractors and design consultation to architects.
• Sample components of all envelope systems, including wall claddings, windows, roofs, skylights, flooring, plaza waterproofing, and below-grade elements.
• Conduct field investigations and water leakage testing of roofing, waterproofing systems, windows, curtain walls, and other building components.
• Design remedial repairs to existing building systems, including walls, roofs, window and curtain wall systems, and plaza waterproofing systems.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to staff.
• Perform peer reviews of plans and specifications.
• Provide litigation support for projects involving the issues discussed above.
• Assist during the construction administration phase of projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Architectural Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
• 8+ years of architectural/engineering or construction management experience for the Senior Consulting Engineer role.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Registered Architect (R.A.) license required.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong computer graphic skills.
• Experience in any of the following areas is a plus: curtain wall design, historic preservation, industrial rope access/rock climbing, and public speaking.
• Ability to travel to remote job sites not accessible by public transportation, and if applicable, an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

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

The salary range for this position is $106,600—$149,240 USD. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and work location. This position is also eligible for a $7,500 sign-on bonus.

Base salary is part of SGH’s industry-leading Total Compensation package, which includes pay for extra 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.