Structural Engineer, Advanced Analysis at Simpson… · San Diego

Summary: Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm dedicated to addressing complex challenges in engineering. The Structural Engineer in Advanced Analysis will perform engineering analyses of structures for extreme events and unconventional requirements, contributing to significant projects in power generation and national defense. Responsibilities: - Work on routine problems independently and on project teams - Perform field walkdown assessments of power generation, national defense, industrial, and petrochemical facilities - Develop finite element models of structures using commercially available software and perform linear and nonlinear structural analyses using these models - Perform seismic soil-structure interaction analyses of building structures - Prepare calculations and reports documenting engineering analyses - Review work by analysts, technicians, draftsmen, and others assisting the project team - Assist in preparation of proposals, letters, reports, calculations, budgeting, scheduling, and client communication Required Qualifications: - 0 – 2 years of professional experience in structural engineering or engineering mechanics - Master of Science, Master of Engineering, or Ph.D. in Structural Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, or similar field - Education must have an emphasis on structural analysis, structural dynamics, and/or engineering mechanics - Strong background in structural analysis, structural dynamics, structural design, and engineering mechanics is required - Knowledge and understanding of probabilistic concepts such as risk and reliability, uncertainty quantification, random vibrations, and/or stochastic processes - Familiarity with commercial finite element analysis computer programs such as ANSYS, ABAQUS, LS-DYNA, and/or SAP2000 - Ability to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) registration within five years - Strong written and verbal English language communication skills - Ability to interact professionally with technical staff and clients - Proficiency with use of computer programming and scripting tools for engineering computations, such as Mathcad, MATLAB, Python, and/or VBA - Ability to travel and perform field inspection of structures under supervision - May be required to work on projects that are subject to passing a security clearance check - Valid driver's license with an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report, if applicable Required Skills: Structural analysis, Structural dynamics, Structural design, Engineering mechanics, Probabilistic risk assessment, Reliability analysis, Uncertainty quantification, Random vibrations, Stochastic processes, Finite element analysis, ANSYS, ABAQUS, LS-DYNA, SAP2000, Professional Engineer (PE) registration, Structural Engineer (SE) registration, Mathcad, MATLAB, Python, VBA, Seismic soil-structure interaction analysis, Field inspection of structures, Professional interaction 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, Empathy Bereavement Support, Pre-tax Commuter Benefit, AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance, Legal & Identity Theft plans, Tuition Reimbursement