Full-Time
Consulting Engineer
Building Technology
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
501-1,000 employees
Engineering firm providing holistic building solutions
Compensation Overview
$93.6k - $120.1k/yr
Washington, DC, USA
In Person
On-site in Washington, District of Columbia; travel to job sites required.
Bachelor's, Master's
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- Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Architectural Engineering (Master's degree preferred)
- 5+ years of architectural/engineering or construction management experience
- 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 curtain wall design, historic preservation, industrial rope access/rock climbing, and public speaking is a plus
- Ability to travel to remote job sites not accessible by public transportation, and if applicable, an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report
- Assisting senior staff in design, site investigations, and documentation of existing conditions
- Investigation and remediation of building envelope malfunctions
- Design and construction assistance to contractors and design consultation to architects
- Component sampling of all envelope components including wall claddings, windows, roofs, skylights, flooring, plaza waterproofing and below grade elements
- Field investigation and water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems, windows, curtain walls, and other building components
- Design of remedial repairs to existing building systems, including walls, roofs, window and curtain wall systems, and plaza waterproofing systems
- Provides on-the-job training and mentoring to staff
- Peer reviews of plans and specifications
- Litigation support for projects involving all the issues discussed above
- Assist with during the construction administration phase of projects
- Master's degree preferred
- Experience in curtain wall design, historic preservation, industrial rope access/rock climbing, and public speaking
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.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
$194.5M
Headquarters
Waltham, Massachusetts
Founded
1956
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- May 2026 Atlanta expansion targets Southeast demand for waterproofing, facade, and performance repairs.
- 2026 senior promotions and Han Xu's November 2025 hire show active leadership bench-building.
- July 2026 embodied-carbon action plan strengthens ESG positioning with owners pursuing lower-carbon projects.
What critics are saying
- Engineering consulting remains project-driven; a downturn in construction spending hits utilization fast.
- Competitors like WSP and AECOM recruit senior specialists, raising retention pressure on SGH principals.
- A major enclosure failure or seismic claim could damage trust and trigger multi-year litigation.
What makes Simpson Gumpertz & Heger unique
- SGH blends forensic consulting, structural design, and building enclosure expertise under one roof.
- Atlanta expansion added Edward Bernard and Scott Tomlinson, deepening Southeast enclosure coverage.
- SE 2050 participation and 44 reported projects signal unusual technical depth in low-carbon design.
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Health Insurance
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SEAOSC honors Taylor Walsh as young Engineer of the Year. The Structural Engineers Association of Southern California (SEAOSC) recently honored Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) Project Consultant Taylor Walsh with a Young (Emerging) Engineer of the Year award. This award recognizes emerging engineers for their outstanding contributions to SEAOSC, the engineering profession, and the community. Taylor accepted the award earlier this month at SEAOSC's Technical Summit & President's Lunch in Los Angeles, CA. Taylor is part of SGH's Structural Engineering division in Los Angeles, CA. In addition to her technical work, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership and service within SEAOSC. As the incoming Chair of SEAOSC's Young Members Committee, Taylor continues to foster engagement and professional growth among the organization's next generation of engineers. She has also led SEAOSC's Scholarship Committee for several years, overseeing the scholarship application review process and supporting the SEAOSC Foundation's mission to invest in future engineering leaders. "Taylor's commitment to the profession extends far beyond her project work," said SGH Managing Principal Kevin O'Connell. "Through her leadership within SEAOSC, she has helped create opportunities for students and young professionals while strengthening connections across our industry. We're proud to see her contributions recognized with this well-deserved honor."
Vitro glazing solutions transform Harvard's Gund Hall with major energy and comfort improvements. June 3, 2026 Harvard University's Graduate School of Design has completed a significant façade modernization of Gund Hall, leveraging advanced glazing technologies from Vitro Architectural Glass to dramatically improve thermal performance, occupant comfort, and daylight quality while preserving the building's iconic architectural identity. Originally designed in 1972, the concrete modernist landmark is known for its stepped studio terraces, expansive curtain walls, and clerestory glazing, but decades of operation exposed challenges related to air infiltration, water penetration, glare, and energy efficiency. The renovation team, led by Bruner / Cott Architects in collaboration with Lam Partners, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, A&A Window Products, and Shawmut Design & Construction, developed façade-specific glazing strategies tailored to the building's varying solar exposures. Rather than applying a uniform solution, performance targets were established for each elevation, balancing visible light transmittance, solar heat gain control, and visual clarity. A cornerstone of the project was the implementation of Vitro's VacuMax(TM) Vacuum Insulating Glass (VIG) on the north and south elevations. To meet Massachusetts stretch energy code requirements demanding a façade U-value of 0.25, the design team sought an alternative to bulky triple glazing that would have altered the building's original appearance. The resulting hybrid VIG assembly delivered an overall system U-value of 0.19, while achieving an exceptional center-of-glass U-value of 0.06, approximately four times the thermal performance of conventional double glazing. The south elevation incorporates Solarban(R) R100 glass, Solargray(R) glass, Acuity(R) low-iron glass, warm-edge spacers, and argon-filled insulating units to reduce glare while maintaining accurate color rendering and achieving an interior solar heat gain coefficient of 0.21. On the north and east façades, Solarban(R) 90 Acuity(R) glass was selected to replicate the clarity of the original plate glass while minimizing unwanted color shifts and reducing solar heat gain. Across 15,475 square feet of newly glazed area replacing 1,617 original units, the upgraded enclosure is projected to reduce building energy use intensity by 22.2% and utility costs by 19.1%, while significantly enhancing daylight autonomy and studio comfort throughout Gund Hall. Published June 03, 2026 June 3, 2026
SGH expands building enclosure consulting presence in Atlanta. * 4 hrs ago Atlanta, GA, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is pleased to announce the strategic expansion of the firm's building enclosure consulting services in Atlanta, GA, and the Southeastern United States. Edward Bernard joins SGH as a Principal, bringing more than three decades of experience in the area as an architect, forensic building consultant, and organizational leader. He is joined in Atlanta by SGH Associate Principal Scott Tomlinson, a long-tenured building enclosure engineer with extensive experience leading complex enclosure and material-performance investigations, designing enclosure repairs, and consulting on new enclosures nationwide, with a particular focus across the East Coast. Based in SGH's office at 100 Galleria Parkway, Ed and Scott join SGH team members specializing in structural engineering and structural mechanics for buildings and infrastructure. Together, they expand the firm's longstanding experience, helping clients across the southeast solve complex building enclosure, waterproofing, facade, and performance challenges for existing and new buildings. "It's exciting to see our bench of experts expanding in Atlanta," said Niklas Vigener, SGH Chief Operating Officer. "Scott is a true client advocate in all the best ways, and he'll continue to bring the best of SGH to our partners there. And Ed is a champion in the industry with big ideas and deep roots in the southeast. I can't wait to see our continued success in the area." Edward A. Bernard, AIA Ed brings extensive experience in building enclosure consulting, forensic architecture, facility assessments, and remedial design to SGH's Atlanta office. Over the course of his career, he has led complex investigations and rehabilitation efforts for educational, health care, civic, commercial, and mission-critical facilities across the southeast while helping grow nationally recognized building enclosure and facility consulting practices. His expertise in building science, enclosure performance, capital planning, and adaptive reuse expands SGH's ability to support clients throughout the region with technically sophisticated consulting for both existing and new buildings. Beyond his technical practice, Ed has remained deeply involved in the architecture and building industry through professional leadership, mentorship, and education. He has served in leadership roles with AIA Atlanta and AIA Georgia, including terms as president of both organizations, and continues to support students and emerging professionals through workshops, presentations, scholarship initiatives, and industry mentorship. "I'm honored to join SGH and work alongside such an exceptional team of professionals," said Ed. "My career philosophy has always been that 'school's never out' - and SGH's culture of rigorous inquiry is exactly the environment where that philosophy thrives. The built environment demands both technical precision and creative problem-solving, and I'm excited to bring that perspective as we expand SGH's presence in Atlanta and support our clients across the southeast." Scott A. Tomlinson, P.E. Scott has been with SGH since 2001 and brings twenty-five years of experience investigating, designing, and constructing building enclosure systems. His expertise includes wall cladding, roofing, waterproofing, and fenestration systems of all types. He has special expertise leading complex enclosure and material-performance investigations, assessing existing enclosures, addressing construction and constructability issues, and developing and implementing remedial designs. Scott has led assessments for institutional, health care, commercial, residential, and high-rise facilities across the country, including numerous projects in and around Atlanta. He will maintain an active presence in Atlanta while continuing his practice in the northeast. Scott is an active contributor to the building enclosure industry through technical presentations and publications focused on roofing performance, waterproofing, fenestration, and durable enclosure detailing. Throughout his career at SGH, he has helped mentor younger engineers and building enclosure professionals while contributing to the firm's reputation for practical, technically rigorous consulting. "My first project in Atlanta was more than twenty years ago, and I've continued working in the area ever since," said Scott. "The region has always presented interesting and challenging building enclosure work, and I'm excited to continue strengthening SGH's relationships and technical presence here alongside Ed and the rest of the team." Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for its clients' most complex challenges. Mycarrollcountynews leverage its 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. With 800 employees in office locations throughout the United States, SGH's industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what's possible. For more information, please visit www.sgh.com. Contact Info Jeremy Landry +1 781-370-9514 Attachments
SGH announces promotion of Cheryl Saldanha to Associate Principal. Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) promoted Cheryl Saldanha to Associate Principal as part of the firm's 2026 class of senior promotions. "Cheryl is a real star at SGH. Within our walls and throughout the industry she is a trusted expert in building science, high-performance design, and energy efficient enclosures," said SGH Chief Operating Officer Niklas Vigener. "She is constantly contributing to efforts that make us better technical professionals and stewards of the environment. We are proud to recognize her dedication and leadership." Cheryl leads SGH's Building Science and Passive House practices. She specializes in high-performance building enclosure systems and helps project teams manage risks related to air, water, and moisture infiltration through design review, performance analysis, and field verification. She integrates thermal, hygrothermal, energy, and daylighting analysis to advance durable, efficient, and code-compliant building solutions. She served on the New York City Energy Code Technical Advisory Committee and is a board member of New York Passive House and a member of the AIANY Building Science Committee. In 2022, Building Design + Construction (BD+C) magazine named Cheryl to its 40 under 40 class. This promotion takes effect 18 April 2026.
The American Concrete Institute honors Keith Kesner. The American Concrete Institute (ACI) recognized Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) Project Director Keith Kesner with the Building the Future Award during the Spring 2026 ACI Concrete Convention, held 29 March to 1 April in Rosemont, IL. The award honors ACI members who demonstrate exceptional dedication to advancing the ACI Foundation's mission through their time, engagement, and leadership. Keith with ACI President, Maria Juenger. "I'm honored to receive this recognition from the ACI Foundation and to contribute to the foundation's mission," said Keith. "Supporting research and investing in the next generation of engineers are critical to advancing our industry, and I'm grateful to be part of that effort." The ACI Foundation supports student fellowships and research that advance the concrete industry. As a trustee, Keith has contributed to fundraising efforts and helped refine the process for identifying and evaluating research initiatives. Supporting research and investing in the next generation of engineers are critical to advancing its industry. Keith has dedicated his career to improving complex concrete systems and has helped develop codes and standards for both new construction and the repair of existing structures. He currently serves on the ACI Foundation's Board of Trustees and is Chair of ACI Subcommittee 318-B, Anchorage and Reinforcement. He is the past Chair and a current member of ACI Committee 562, Evaluation, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures, and serves on several other committees and subcommittees. ACI recognized Keith "for his proactive, positive, and incisive guidance in strengthening the ACI Foundation programs and policies." Reflecting on this year's honorees, ACI President Maria Juenger noted, "These honors represent the very best of the concrete industry. Our members drive the innovation, research, and collaboration that shape the future of concrete around the world."