Project Consultant – BT, Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Inc., Boston, MA, Multiple Positions Available:

Assist our Building Technology division with new design, evaluation, investigation, and design of repairs for existing buildings under the direction of a licensed engineer. Duties include:

•         Apply engineering principles, physics, and materials science to the exterior envelope of buildings to make them durable, energy efficient and able to reliably resist water infiltration.

•         Assist in development and review of design drawings and technical specifications during the design process.

•         Independently work on routine exterior envelope problems, using data, logic, judgement, and problem-solving tools.

•         Assist in planning and designing building technology engineering solutions.

•         Evaluate performance requirements for building enclosure components.

•         Perform building condition field surveys and conduct in-situ testing to assess building conditions or confirm areas of failure.

•         Document existing building conditions and identify or confirm areas of possible failure.

•         Communicate and present informally at jobsites and staff meetings.

•         Act as project manager for small, straightforward assignments and assist project managers in budgeting, scheduling, and client communication.

•         Develop written materials (emails, letters, field reports and technical specifications, etc.) with guidance from supervisor.

•         Access and inspect engineering project sites to investigate and evaluate repairs and ensure conformance with engineering design specifications.

•         Assist in development of proposals.

•         Manage multiple project assignments concurrently balancing competing project deadlines.

Requirements:

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering or a closely related field. Candidates must have:

(1)              Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit (through academic coursework or experience); and

(2)              valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolds, and work at great heights.

Eligible to telecommute 2 days/week from a home office within normal commuting distance of Boston, MA.

Up to 10% domestic travel to project sites required.

Interested applicants should submit their resume to jobs@sgh.com.