Consulting Engineer, Building Technology

Company: Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc.
Location: Oakland
Posted on: May 24, 2025

Job Description:

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 750 employees in nine 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 about engineering and problem solving.
The Consulting Engineer/Architect will act as project manager for a variety of projects. The work will include new design consulting and the evaluation, investigation, and design of repairs for existing buildings. He/she will manage challenging single major projects, or multiple projects requiring supervision of several staff, daily project team interactions as primary point of contact, and coordination of meetings, site visits, and deliverables. Developing and maintaining client relationships is a critical function of the Consulting Engineer/Architect, including client visits, responses to RFPs, and understanding contracts. This person must establish and maintain professional relationships and involvement (industry associations, committees, etc.) in their field of technical expertise or interest. Essential duties include climbing ladders and scaffolds, the ability to work at great heights, and the ability to travel, by car, train / subway and air, to multiple job sites and locales.
What You'll Do:

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• Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to junior staff.
  
• Develop client relationships and support the pursuit of new project opportunities.
  
• Assist senior staff in design, site investigations, and documentation of existing conditions.
  
• Investigate and remediate building envelope malfunctions.
  
• Design and construction assistance to contractors and design consultation to architects.
  
• Sample envelope components including wall claddings, windows, roofs, skylights, flooring, plaza waterproofing and below grade elements.
  
• Investigate and perform field 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.
  
• Peer review plans and specifications.
  
• Provide litigation support for projects involving all the issues discussed above.
  
• Assist architects, owners, and contractors during the construction administration phase of projects.
  
  What You'll Need:
  
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  • Bachelor's degree in architecture, Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
    
  • 5+ years of experience with an architectural/engineering or contractor/construction management firm.
    
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Registered Architect (R.A.) license required.
    
  • Ability to work in a team environment, including with various project managers and training younger staff.
    
  • Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
    
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
    
  • Willingness to develop project management and client development skills.
    
  • Strong computer graphic skills.
    
  • Experience in any of the following areas is a plus: curtain wall design, historic preservation, industrial rope access/rock climbing, and public speaking.
    
  • Ability to travel to remote job sites not accessible by public transportation, and if applicable, an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.
    
    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.
    
    Compensation -
    Anticipated annual base salary: $83,000 - $125,000. This range is a good-faith estimate provided pursuant to the California Pay Transparency Law.---
    The actual salary offered may vary from the range, as permitted by the California Equal Pay Transparency Law, and will be based on several factors including the candidate's experience and qualifications, education, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. 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 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.
    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
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