Engineer in Training (Entry-level), Energy Structures

Position Overview

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm dedicated to delivering holistic advice and innovative solutions for complex challenges. Our Engineering Mechanics and Infrastructure (EMI) team, based in Houston, specializes in civil, structural, and geotechnical analysis for energy and industrial facilities. In this role as an Associate Project Consultant, you will work closely with engineers and project managers to perform analysis and design calculations; conduct field investigations; and support a diverse range of projects including offshore platforms, LNG terminals, and industrial structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and assessment of offshore platforms, chemical plants, and LNG terminals.
• Develop design criteria and specifications for various structures, systems, and components.
• Perform blast, fire response, structural, seismic, and soil-structure interaction analyses.
• Conduct dropped object, ship collision, and projectile impact studies, as well as metocean analysis and structural integrity management support.
• Design new structures and repair existing ones.
• Assist with research and development efforts for LNG plants and offshore wind structures.
• Interface with analysts, designers, licensing engineers, regulators, and risk managers.
• Review work produced by technicians, drafters, and project team members.
• Conduct field investigations and site walkdowns.
• Prepare proposals, letters, reports, drawings, specifications, and engineering calculations (using MATLAB, Mathcad, etc.).
• Deliver technical presentations.
• Develop and utilize programming/scripting languages, including Python.
• Maintain direct client contact throughout assigned projects.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to staff.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Science or Doctoral degree in Structural Engineering (and Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering).
• Ability to obtain a Civil Professional Engineer (P.E.) license within five years.
• 0-2 years of engineering experience with exposure to structural analysis, structural dynamics, and/or structural mechanics.
• Knowledge of design, analysis, evaluation, or permitting work for onshore and offshore structures.
• Familiarity with safety/risk analysis and probabilistic methods is a plus.
• Proficiency in at least one advanced analysis software package (e.g., ABAQUS, ANSYS, LS-DYNA, or USFOS).
• Proficiency in at least one structural analysis software package (e.g., SAP2000, SACS STAAD-PRO, or RISA).
• Strong written and oral communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with technical staff and clients.
• Willingness and ability to travel to remote job sites, including offshore locations.

Benefits & Perks

• Enjoy a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package that includes company-paid and voluntary programs.
• Work in a collaborative environment that values lifelong learning and professional growth.
• Be part of a team that values integrity, community contribution, and continuous improvement.