Structural Engineer In Training (Entry-level), Infrastructure - Military veterans preferred

2025-06-18
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Houston
Texas
77002
United States

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

Do you want to help engineer whats 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, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 750 employees in nine office locations throughout the United States, SGHs industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of whats possible.

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:

  • Our Work: Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects.
  • Our People: We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.
  • Our Commitment: We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities.
  • Our Contribution: We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity.

We want someone passionate about engineering and problem-solving on infrastructure projects. 

The Water and Industrial Infrastructure Division of SGH provides structural and soil-structure interaction engineering services with an emphasis on the investigation, analysis, repair, and rehabilitation of hydraulic infrastructure. Our work includes structural analysis, design, and preparation of drawings and specifications for buried and other infrastructure, including pipelines, tanks, nuclear facilities, dams and hydroelectric facilities, culverts, and other specialty structures and components. We also conduct field work to investigate structural failures, to monitor construction conformance to contract specifications, culvert installations, and for industry and government research projects. Our engineering work is supported by our in-house testing laboratory. Essential duties include structural engineering analysis and design, internal pipeline inspection, presentation of results through written and oral reports, and the ability to travel (alone or accompanied) by airplane and car to job sites. 

What You'll Be Doing: 

  • Generate or check structural analysis calculations, drawings, reports, and specifications.
  • Conduct field investigations and inspections, monitor field construction, and write inspection reports under the supervision/direction of senior staff.
  • Plan and monitor laboratory investigations.
  • Assist with client communication pertaining to specific assignments or meetings.

What You'll Need: 

  • MS in Civil Engineering with specialization in Structural or Geotechnical Engineering with 0 years of professional experience or BS in Civil Engineering with specialization in Structural or Geotechnical Engineering with 1-2 years of professional experience with an engineering firm.
  • Engineer-in-training (EIT) registration or the ability to obtain within 1 year.
  • Aptitude for field engineering, including field inspections and monitoring of contractor compliance; emphasis on underground construction preferred.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills, including effectively summarizing key observations in formal reports, presentations, e-mails, and orally.
  • Willingness to travel and spend up to 25% of time conducting field inspections. Some inspections require the ability to work in confined spaces.
  • Must be able to travel by plane and car. Must have a valid US drivers license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report. 

Benefits Overview: 

SGH provides the following benefits to eligible employees.

  • 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
  • Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
  • AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance
  • Legal & Identity Theft plans
  • Tuition Reimbursement

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 candidates experience, qualifications and work location.

Base salary is a part of SGHs 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 SGHs Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan.

Associate Project Consultant:
$75,920—$89,440 USD

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 jobs@sgh.com or call 781-907-9000 and ask for Human Resources.





Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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