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Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) · 13 hours ago

Associate Principal – Geotechnical/Geostructural Engineering (Waltham, MA)

Waltham, Massachusetts, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$198K/yr - $218K/yr

15+ years exp

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for their clients’ most complex challenges. They are seeking an Associate Principal who will serve as a technical and project leader for geotechnical and geostructural assignments, ensuring exceptional client service and fostering the development of engineering staff.

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Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as primary technical and project leader for complex geotechnical and geostructural assignments

Provide high-level oversight and direction for large projects or multiple concurrent projects, including scope, schedule, budget, contracting, and fee collection

Lead, mentor, and develop engineering and technical staff, fostering growth and performance improvement

Serve as principal client contact, building long-term relationships and ensuring exceptional client service

Ensure adherence to SGH’s QA/QC standards and safeguard the firm’s technical and professional reputation

Coordinate across multidisciplinary SGH teams to deliver integrated solutions for technically challenging projects

Independently generate and sustain external work through business development, marketing, and client engagement

Contribute to professional visibility through publications, presentations, teaching, committees, or society involvement

Maintain strategic awareness of emerging technologies, research, and industry developments relevant to geotechnical and geostructural engineering

Model SGH values of leadership, ethics, collaboration, and accountability

Qualification

Geotechnical EngineeringGeostructural EngineeringProfessional Engineering licenseGeotechnical analysis softwareLeadership experienceClient relationship managementBusiness acumenCommunication skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

15+ years of geotechnical/geostructural engineering experience at a senior/leadership level

MS or PhD in Geotechnical or Geostructural Engineering

Professional Engineering license (PE) required

Proven ability to independently generate and sustain significant client work

Strong leadership and mentoring experience with demonstrated success in staff development

Demonstrated ability to leverage yourself and manage monthly volume of $100k or annual volume of $500k, including multiple staff

Prominent involvement within academia or an industry organization such as AASHTO, ASCE GeoInstitute, Deep Foundations Institute, or other active geotechnical organization, including working on committees, making presentations, authoring articles, or other active participation

Excellent written and oral communication skills; comfortable presenting complex technical subjects to clients and peers

Demonstrated business acumen and sound judgment in managing projects and client relationships

Familiarity with geotechnical analysis software (GEOSLOPE Suite, Slide, Plaxis, LPILEplus, DeepEX, etc.)

Strong interpersonal skills, integrity, and collaborative approach

Willingness to travel to out-of-state or remote project sites as required

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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