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Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

Engineering firm providing holistic building solutions

Senior Consulting Engineer Building Technology

Architecture & Civil EngineeringUpdated on Nov 3
Full-timeBoston, MA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Architectural Engineering is required.
  • At least 8 years of architectural/engineering or construction management experience is required.
  • A Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Registered Architect (R.A.) license is required.
  • The candidate must be able to work in a team environment and meet deadlines.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
  • Strong computer graphic skills are required.
  • The candidate must be able to travel to remote job sites not accessible by public transportation and, if applicable, have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Responsibilities

  • Act as project manager for small- to medium-sized projects, including new design and the evaluation, investigation, and repair design of existing buildings.
  • Manage challenging single major projects or multiple projects requiring supervision of several staff and client relationships.
  • Maintain professional relationships and involvement in the candidate's field of technical expertise, including associations and committees.
  • Climb ladders and scaffolds, work at great heights, and travel by car, train or subway, and air to multiple job sites.
  • Assist senior staff with 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 building-envelope components, including wall claddings, windows, roofs, skylights, flooring, plaza waterproofing, and below-grade elements.
  • Conduct field investigations and water-leakage testing of roofing and 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.
  • Conduct peer reviews of plans and specifications.
  • Provide litigation support for projects involving the listed building issues.
  • Assist during the construction administration phase of projects.

Desired Qualifications

  • A master's degree is preferred.
  • Experience with curtain-wall design, historic preservation, industrial rope access or rock climbing, and public speaking is a plus.

About the Company

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

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.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
$194.5M
Headquarters
Waltham, MA
Founded
1956

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