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SGH Welcomes Structural Design Expert Han Xu

Xu bolsters the firm’s structural new design practice, specializing in the commercial, higher education, cultural, life science, and health care sectors

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) has welcomed Han Xu to the firm as a Principal, bolstering their structural engineering and consulting expertise. He joins SGH’s New Structural Design Division in the Boston, MA, area, where he will partner closely with SGH peers and clients throughout New England.

Han brings more than twenty-five years of experience in the industry designing modern structures made of steel, concrete, masonry, and timber. He has extensive experience leading structural design and construction efforts for large, multidisciplinary projects in the commercial, residential, educational, cultural, health care, and infrastructure sectors. Focusing on collaboration as a path to successful project delivery, Han seeks opportunities to bring together clients, contractors, and owners in senior leadership roles. His work also includes adaptive reuse and renovation projects for various building types.

A committed leader who is passionate about giving back to the profession, Han actively mentors team members and serves on technical committees and boards in management positions. He currently serves as President of the Board of Directors for the Structural Engineers Association of Massachusetts (SEAMASS); contributes to the Structural Advisory Committee for the Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS); and participates as a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Boston Society of Civil Engineers (BSCE), and Structural Engineering Institute (SEI).

“I am excited to join SGH and partner with colleagues and industry leaders throughout the firm,” said Han. “I look forward to tackling many exciting projects with my team members and delivering exceptional results for our clients.”

Han is a registered Professional Engineer and a licensed professional with the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES). He received a master’s degree in civil engineering from the University of Maine in Orono, ME, and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Nanchang University in Jiangxi, China.