Structural Engineer, Water Infrastructure

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, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 800 employees in offices nationwide, SGH’s industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s 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 mechanics and problem solving.

The Water and Industrial Infrastructure Division of SGH’s Engineering Mechanics and Infrastructure (EMI) group provides structural and soil-structure interaction engineering services with emphasis on 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 requiring the ability to work in confined spaces, 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.


• Engineer-in-training (EIT) registration or the ability to obtain within 1 year.


• 0-2 years of professional experience.


• Prior exposure to field engineering, preferably 1-2 years of experience, including field inspections and monitoring of contractor compliance; emphasis on underground construction preferred. Knowledge of field evaluation of soils is a plus.


• Effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to effectively summarize key observations in formal reports, presentations, e-mails, and orally.


• Willingness to travel and spend 30-50% or more of time conducting field inspections.


• Must be able to work in confined spaces including underground pipes. Safety training is provided.


• Must be able to travel by plane and car. Must have a valid US driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

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 [email protected] or call 781-907-9000 and ask for Human Resources.