Consulting Engineer, Building Technology

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger
$93,600-$120,120
medical insurance, life insurance, parental leave, paid time off, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), profit sharing
United States, D.C., Washington
1625 Eye Street NW (Show on map)
Oct 13, 2026
Do you want to help engineer what's next? 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 engineering and problem solving. The Consulting Engineer will act as project manager for small to medium-sized projects. The work will include new design and the evaluation, investigation, and design of repairs for existing buildings. You will manage challenging single major projects, or multiple projects requiring supervision of several staff and client relationships. This person must maintain professional relationships and involvement (associations, committees, etc.) in their field of technical expertise. 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. What You'll Do: Assisting senior staff in design, site investigations, and documentation of existing conditions. Investigation and remediation of building envelope malfunctions. Design and construction assistance to contractors and design consultation to architects. Component sampling of all envelope components including wall claddings, windows, roofs, skylights, flooring, plaza waterproofing and below grade elements. Field investigation and water leakage testing of roofing and waterproofing systems, windows, curtain walls, and other building components. Design of remedial repairs to existing building systems, including walls, roofs, window and curtain wall systems, and plaza waterproofing systems. Provides on-the-job training and mentoring to staff. Peer reviews of plans and specifications. Litigation support for projects involving all the issues discussed above. Assist with during the construction administration phase of projects. What You'll Need: Bachelor's Degree in Architecture, Engineering or Architectural Engineering (Master's degree preferred) 5+ years of architectural/engineering or construction management experience. Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Registered Architect (R.A.) license required Ability to work in a team environment. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines. Strong written and oral communication 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. 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 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 candidate's experience, qualifications and work location. 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 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. This position is eligible for a $7,500 sign-on bonus. Consulting Engineer, Consulting Architect or Project Consultant II: $93,600 — $120,120 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 emailjobs@sgh.comor call781-907-9000and 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.