Project Consultant
| Company | Simpson Gumpertz & Heger |
|---|---|
| Location | Newport Beach, CA, USA |
| Salary | $78520 – $103480 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- 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.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.