Consulting Engineer, Marine/Waterfront Civil/Structural

Do you want to help engineer what’s next?

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

SGH provides services in Building Engineering, Infrastructure and Special Structures, and Construction Engineering. We implement innovative techniques for design, analysis, and project management and our laboratories support our design and investigation work with material, mechanical, and environmental testing.

At SGH, we use our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance.

With more than 700 employees in nine office locations throughout the United States, SGH’s industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s possible.

We want someone passionate about engineering and problem solving

The ideal candidate will provide consulting services to inspect, evaluate, analyze, and design a variety of marine and waterfront structures, facilities, and infrastructure.

You will contribute to multi-disciplinary teams of structural, geotechnical, mechanical, fire, and civil engineers working with SGH.

You will be expected to have a strong technical background and problem-solving mindset to deliver creative solutions.

What You’ll Be Doing

We are seeking Marine / Waterfront Civil / Structural Engineers to join our Houston, TX office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing waterfront and marine engineering practice.

You will have the opportunity to :

• Inspect, evaluate, analyze, and design a variety of marine, waterfront, port, and harbor structures, facilities, and infrastructure.
• Support waterfront stabilization and resiliency projects that involve wind, wave, current, tide, flood, sea level rise, mooring, berthing, and seismic loads.
• Prepare calculations for project components that may include concrete, steel, aluminum, composite, and timber elements.
• Prepare technical reports.
• Develop construction drawings, technical specifications, and cost estimates.
• Provide construction administration and field observation.
• Assist with training, mentoring, and managing junior staff and interns.
• Assist in proposal development and business development efforts.

What You’ll Need

• M.S. degree in Civil, Structural, Coastal, or Ocean Engineering required.
• 4+ years of experience in waterfront / marine / port / ocean engineering; Experience with ASCE MOP 130, ASCE 61, PIANC Guidelines is a plus.
• Registered professional engineer in the United States, or ability to obtain within 12 months of joining SGH
• Communication skills : excellent written, oral and verbal communication skills; Ability to convey information to internal and external clients clearly.
• Problem-solving ability : capability to solve minor or complex problems using data, logic, and judgment. Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical skills.
• Ability to travel for client meetings and business development, including some overnight travel.

What makes careers at SGH so special?

The 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.

There are many reasons to love SGH.

Our Work : Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most

complex projects.

Our People : We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning

and professional growth.

Our Commitment : We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our

professions and communities.

Our 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.

SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity in our workforce. 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

jobs@sgh.com