Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a multidisciplinary, national engineering firm of trusted consultants and technical experts offering services in structures, building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research. We are committed to building long-term client partnerships, creating rewarding careers for our employees, advancing our profession, and giving back to our communities. At SGH, we lean into complex challenges—applying our expertise, curiosity, and collaborative approach to help our clients move forward with confidence.

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 technical leadership and business development.

As a Principal in Structural Engineering, you will provide leadership in the planning, design, and delivery of complex building and infrastructure projects. This role involves overseeing structural engineering across a variety of materials, including steel, concrete, masonry, and timber, for diverse project types such as commercial, residential, healthcare, higher education, cultural, and transportation facilities.

The Position:

Provide leadership in the design and investigation of structures across a broad range of sectors, including high-rise, long-span, temporary, and historic structures across a range of uses, markets, and industries.

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams including structural engineers, metallurgists, material scientists, and other technical specialists.

Manage and deliver projects from concept through completion, including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, client communication, and quality control.

Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry partners, and other stakeholders to generate new business opportunities and drive growth.

Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff, supporting their technical and professional development.

Contribute to SGH’s thought leadership by participating in code development, industry committees, technical publications, and public speaking opportunities.

Promote SGH’s collaborative and ethical culture while helping to elevate the firm’s national profile in structural engineering.

What You’ll Need:

Master’s degree, or higher, in Civil or Structural Engineering.

Licensed Structural Engineer (S.E.) in California

15+ years of experience in structural engineering, including structural investigations and assessments, structural design, and construction-phase consulting.

Experience providing litigation support including expert witness testimony, is a plus.

Proven track record of technical excellence and leadership on complex projects involving building structures.

Demonstrated business development skills and ability to build lasting client relationships.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting technical topics to clients, peers, and public audiences.

SGH prides itself on its standards of ethics and honesty; candidates must view these qualities as paramount.

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

Empathy Bereavement Support

Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance

Legal & Identity Theft plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Compensation:

The compensation range below 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 candidate’s experience and qualifications.

Base salary is a part of SGH’s industry leading Total Compensation package. Our Total Compensation package includes base salary, pay for extra direct 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 SGH’s Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan.

Pay Range:

Associate Principal: $214,240 - $236,080

Principal: $262,080

Senior Principal: $273,000

Principal (all levels) $214,240 — $273,000 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.

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: SGH does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or candidate profiles. Please do not forward resumes or profiles for any of our job postings to our career site or to any Simpson Gumpertz & Heger employee. SGH is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.