Consulting Engineer
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
Consulting Engineer
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
Engineering firm providing holistic building solutions
Do you want to help engineer what’s next?
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a multidisciplinary, national engineering firm of trusted consultants and technical experts offering services in structures, building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research. We are committed to building long-term client partnerships, creating rewarding careers for our employees, advancing our profession, and giving back to our communities. At SGH, we lean into complex challenges—applying our expertise, curiosity, and collaborative approach to help our clients move forward with confidence.
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:
We want someone passionate about mechanical engineering and problem solving.
SGH is committed to building its emerging practice in Fire Protection Engineering and Fire Science by hiring an experienced and motivated expert in fire protection and fire science technology, with skills to manage and grow its present practice. SGH is seeking engineering professionals to lead our Fire Protection Engineering Group. The professional will work under the direction of the Division Head of Structural Mechanics to provide senior leadership and direction for the group’s future, as well as provide technical guidance on and participate in design, rehabilitation, and investigation fire engineering projects.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Provide fire protection engineering consulting services.
Guide the growth and development of the fire protection engineering group at SGH.
Manage the fire protection engineering staff.
Recommend strategies to keep SGH at the leading edge of relevant technologies.
Manage project work, including budgets, staff, and client relations.
Provide support for and participate in forensic and litigation activities.
Interface with building and fire officials.
Market fire engineering services and develop business for fire protection engineering.
Coordinate with other practice areas within SGH for the overall benefit of the company.
Attend and assume leadership roles in identified local and national professional organizations.
Prepare professional papers for publication.
What You’ll Need:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in fire protection engineering.
Professional Registration in fire protection engineering.
Extensive experience as project manager for different types of projects including building and fire code consulting; fire investigation; performance-based design; and fire, smoke, and egress modeling.
Working familiarity with fire and smoke modeling software.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proven ability to market and sell fire engineering services.
Staff management experience.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Commitment to excellence and professionalism.
Commitment to embrace SGH’s standards for work product delivery.
Must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.
Benefits Overview:
SGH provides the following benefits to eligible employees:
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.
This position is eligible for a $7,500 sign-on bonus.
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 [email protected] 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.
Consulting Engineer, Consulting Architect or Project Consultant II: 93600 - 120120 USD
Engineering firm providing holistic building solutions
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm that provides comprehensive advisory services for complex building and structural challenges. It covers structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, code consulting, and applied science and research to help clients achieve better performance. SGH works by using multidisciplinary teams across its eight U.S. offices and more than 600 employees to deliver fully integrated engineering solutions; projects combine structural design, envelope performance, risk assessment, and scientific study to address real-world problems. The company differentiates itself through its broad, cross‑disciplinary scale, nationwide presence, and focus on holistic, research‑backed guidance rather than isolated services. Its goal is to deliver unrivaled, end‑to‑end solutions that drive superior performance for clients facing their most complex engineering challenges.
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