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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.\nWhat makes careers at SGH so special?\nThe 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.\nThere are many reasons to love SGH:\nOur Work: Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects.\nOur People: We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.\nOur Commitment: We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities.\nOur 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.\nWe want someone passionate about technical leadership and business development.\nAs a Principal in Structural Engineering, you will provide leadership in the planning, design, investigation, 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 and market sectors.\nThe Position:\nProvide leadership in the design, investigation, and assessment of structures across a broad range of sectors, including new, existing, temporary, and historic structures.\nApply structural engineering expertise to projects involving a range of conditions and hazards, including wind and severe weather, foundation movement, moisture and water intrusion, and other causes of structural distress.\nCollaborate with multidisciplinary teams including structural engineers, metallurgists, material scientists, building enclosure specialists, and other technical specialists.\nManage and deliver projects from concept through completion, including scoping, budgeting, scheduling, client communication, and quality control.\nCultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry partners, and other stakeholders to generate new business opportunities and drive growth in the Texas market and beyond.\nMentor and develop junior and mid-level staff, supporting their technical and professional development.\nContribute to SGH’s thought leadership by participating in code development, industry committees, technical publications, and public speaking opportunities.\nPromote SGH’s collaborative and ethical culture while helping to elevate the firm’s national profile in structural engineering.\nWhat You’ll Need:\nMaster’s degree, or higher, in Civil or Structural Engineering.\nLicensed Professional Engineer (P.E., structural branch) in Texas.\n15+ years of experience in structural engineering, including structural investigations and assessments, structural design, repair and rehabilitation, and construction-phase consulting.\nExperience with existing buildings and structures, including evaluation of structural distress, failure investigation, and development of repair or retrofit solutions.\nExperience with a range of structural systems and materials, including steel, concrete, masonry, and timber.\nExperience providing litigation support, including expert witness testimony, is a plus.\nProven track record of technical excellence and leadership on complex building projects.\nDemonstrated business development skills and ability to build lasting client relationships.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience presenting technical topics to clients, peers, and public audiences.\nSGH prides itself on its standards of ethics and honesty; candidates must view these qualities as paramount.\nBenefits Overview:\nSGH provides the following benefits to eligible employees.\nPaid Time Off (Vacation time, Sick leave, Holidays)\nPaid Parental Leave\nProfit Sharing and 401(k) plan with a discretionary company contribution\nHealth Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)\nShort and Long-Term Disability (company paid)\nEmployee Basic Life and AD&D insurance (company paid)\nOptional Life Insurance\nHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts\nFertility, Family Forming, and Hormonal Health benefit\nEmployee Assistance Program\nEmpathy Bereavement Support\nPre-tax Commuter Benefit\nAFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance\nLegal & Identity Theft plans\nTuition Reimbursement\nCompensation:\nThe 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.\nBase 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.\nPay Range:\nAssociate Principal: $214,240 - $236,080\nPrincipal: $262,080\n Senior Principal: $273,000\nPrincipal (all levels)\n$214,240—$273,000 USD\nSGH 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  or call 781-907-9000 and ask for Human Resources.\nTO 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. 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