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Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) · 2 weeks ago

Professional Engineer, Civil Engineering

Waltham, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$94K/yr - $120K/yr

8+ years exp

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for their clients’ most complex challenges. The Civil Engineering position will involve providing a wide array of engineering services, including land development and site improvement, while collaborating on multi-disciplinary projects and managing client relationships.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Collaborating on multi-disciplinary projects such as slope and shoreline stabilization, retaining wall systems, foundation drainage systems, sub-slab dewatering systems, floodproofing, and plaza drainage systems

Investigating failures and performance issues of civil engineering systems

Designing layout, grading, and drainage for land development and site improvement projects

Performing due-diligence and risk assessment analyses for land development projects

Applying sustainable development concepts, including urban recharge

Evaluating and mitigating flood exposure

Performing utility and drainage investigations and design

Performing hydrologic and hydraulic analysis

Collaborating with architects, engineers, and landscape architects for plaza reconstruction

Evaluating accessibility and developing appropriate measures for design or rehabilitation

Analyzing and designing flexible and rigid pavements

Evaluating and designing pump systems

Performing data analytics with Civil3D and other software

Observing field operations and supporting the implementation of SGH's design solutions

Preparing proposals, including budgeting and personnel requirements

Planning work for approval by your supervisor

Conducting assignments requiring only general guidance on the approach to solving unusual problems

Managing a complex project or part of a project with responsibility for supervising pertinent work, evaluating results, and preparing reports with minimal assistance

Delegating tasks using a coaching relationship for supervising the technical work of project staff

Managing direct client contact within existing work while building and nurturing relationships with external project team members

Actively contributing to internal technical training

Drafting complex letters, formal reports, letter reports, specifications, and proposals with minimal supervisor guidance

Leading technical and/or project discussions with clients and external project teams

Qualification

Civil EngineeringProfessional licensureHydrologicHydraulic analysisComputer analysis softwareLand developmentDrainage designProject managementTime managementCollaborationCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

8+ years of relevant civil engineering experience or equivalent experience in a related field

Professional licensure required

MS or PhD with a concentration in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university, or desire to obtain an MS within 4 years of employment at SGH using the tuition reimbursement program

Affiliation with industry organizations such as the American Society of Civil Engineers or other active civil organization, including working on committees, presentations, or other active participation

Demonstrated advanced technical knowledge within your area of technical expertise

Ability to integrate the work of several technical experts into an effective solution

Prior exposure to similar project types and awareness of related outside technical resources

Skill in personal time management and project scope management

Ability to identify and manage changes in scope

Expertise in computer analysis software (e.g. XPStorm or XPSWMM, Civil3d, AutoCAD, AutoTurn, HydroCAD, etc.)

Willingness to travel to out-of-state project sites on occasion and ability to travel to remote job sites not accessible by public transportation

Valid driver's license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report

Benefits

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

Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance

Legal & Identity Theft plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Company

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH)

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Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients’ most complex challenges.

Founded in 1956

Waltham, Massachusetts, USA

501-1000 employees

http://www.sgh.com

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