Associate Project Consultant, Flood Resilience Professional

Do you want to help engineer what's next?

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, code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With more than 600 employees in eight office locations throughout the United States, SGH's industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what's possible.

We want someone passionate aboutresilient infrastructure and problem solving

The ideal candidate will provide consulting services to evaluate Flood Resilience of buildings and other infrastructure and design protective components.  The candidate will contribute to multi-disciplinary teams of structural, geotechnical, and civil engineers working with SGH. The candidate will be expected to have a strong technical background and problem-solving mindset to deliver creative solutions. 

What You'll Be Doing:

• Review national, state, and local regulatory requirements pertaining to flood hazards and flood-resistant design.
• Evaluate the risk of riverine, coastal, or stormwater flooding for buildings or other built structures. 
• Identify flood mitigation strategies to protect proposed and existing buildings and other infrastructure assets.
• Collaborate with design teams including architects, other engineering disciplines, owners, developers, and property managers to determine effective and constructible solutions that enhance resiliency to flood hazards.
• Assist in the preparation of scope, schedules, and budgets for proposals.
• Develop flood loads.
• Perform structural and seepage calculations. 
• Research and review flood mitigation products.
• Assist in preparing reports, presentations, construction drawings, and specifications.
• Perform construction administration and construction monitoring duties.

What You'll Need:

• Master's Degree in an Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Urban Planning, or related field. 
• Communication skills:  excellent written, oral and verbal communication skills. Ability to convey information to internal and external clients clearly.
• Problem-solving ability: capability to solve minor or complex problems using data, logic, and judgment. Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical skills.
• Team-oriented mindset - ability to work successfully with others toward a shared goal with active participation.
• Accountability and responsibility - ability to meet deadlines. Willingness take independent initiative to ensure tasks are completed. 
• Enthusiasm, passion, and desire for continued learning of new ideas and concepts.
• Valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.
• Willingness to travel to out-of-state project sites on occasion and ability to travel to remote job sites not accessible by public transportation.
• FE/EIT certification preferred.
• Familiarity with Some of the Following Software:  General - AutoCAD, Civil3D, MicroStation, ArcGIS, Revit.  Civil - HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, Infoworks, MIKE.  Structural - RISA, RAM, ETABS, SAP, SAFE.  Geotechnical - Geoslope Suite, Slide, Plaxis, DeepEx.

Why Engineers Like Working at SGH:

• Our work: Our clients trust us with their most challenging projects and we leverage our collective expertise to deliver exceptional results. At SGH, you will develop innovative solutions for the built environment by working with industry thought leaders and accessing the latest in testing, research, and technology.
• Our people: We are people of high character and diverse talents who are committed to lifelong learning and professional growth. As part of our team, you will join peers who love solving difficult problems and strive to be outstanding in everything they do.
• Our commitment: We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back. Here, you can help advance our profession by contributing to industry organizations, committees, standards, and procedures. Within our communities, we strive to improve neighborhoods and mentor our future leaders.
• Our contribution: At SGH, you have access to a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity.

SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity in our workforce. 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 jobs@sgh.com.