Associate Project Consultant, Materials (Tampa, FL)

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. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, code consulting, and applied  science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With more than 750 employees in nine office locations throughout the United States, SGH’s industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s possible.

The Engineering Mechanics and Infrastructure group at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) has built a solid foundation for advanced engineering services based on experience with complex engineering analyses and design, frequently supported by materials evaluation. Special areas of expertise include failure analysis, wind effects, seismic analysis, soil-structure interaction, dynamic and blast response, structural plastics, composites, metallurgy, and corrosion analysis.

We want someone passionate about engineering mechanics and problem solving 

Our EMI team at SGH is always looking for great talent and especially people who enjoy solving difficult problems in a creative way. EMI applies engineering mechanics, materials science, numerical simulation, innovative technologies, and collective expertise to solve our clients’ toughest problems in an inspiring work environment that nurtures life-long learning and growth. A successful candidate for EMI may work on projects related to buildings, bridges, pipelines, nuclear facilities, tanks, rail vehicles, rotating equipment, precision observatory structures, and other non-building structures and systems.

What You’ll Be Doing: 

The candidate will be one of the primary staff in materials science and engineering within Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Inc. They will participate in projects that have materials (primarily metals, polymers, and composites) as one of the main issues. These types of projects include: the evaluation and specification of materials and processes for new design; investigation of existing materials applications, failure analysis; and the development of repair recommendations. Applications include structural components and industrial and commercial products. The candidate will be expected to manage tasks, communicate with clients, prepare written reports and presentations, and conduct laboratory and field studies.

• Provide support in selecting materials for structural, mechanical, and building applications.
• Conduct failure analysis of metals, concrete, polymers, composites and other structural materials.
• Plan and conduct site investigations to document existing conditions.
• Prepare and present reports and presentations to clients.
• Manage and conduct laboratory tests and analyses.

What You’ll Need: 

• M.S. or PhD in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Structural Engineering, or similar and background of academic excellence.
• 0 to 5 years of experience in materials science and engineering.
• Coursework in structural mechanics and design is preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to travel to remote job sites not accessible by public transportation.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle Report, if applicable.

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 pro