Building Envelope Engineering Intern — Field & Research

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH); Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking current students for a 2027 Internship and/or Co‑op in our Waltham, MA office. You will work with industry-leading experts in the office and on-site to gain hands-on experience while applying classroom knowledge to real-world challenges.

Building Technology applies engineering principles to building envelopes, aiming for durability, energy efficiency, and water resistance. You may travel and work from heights in this dynamic role.

Qualifications

• Student should have an interest in architectural engineering, architecture, civil and/or structural engineering, or materials science.
• Maintain high grades and seek hands‑on experience in a consulting engineering environment.
• Enthusiastic about developing sophisticated engineering work in a professional setting.
• Successful candidates must have strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction monitoring, field investigations, condition assessments, construction observations, field performance testing, and project drafting/analysis.
• Collaborate with SGH engineers to investigate existing structures, conduct field tests, or monitor ongoing construction.
• Organize field data and assist with research to support analysis, problem-solving and repair design.
• Perform analysis under licensed professionals using hand calculations and software.
• Assist in preparing client deliverables, including construction documents, specifications and reports.
• Travel and working from heights may be involved.

Skills

Interest in engineering fields

Strong communication abilities

Academic excellence

Hands-on learner

Education

Enrollment in related degree program

Job description

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking current students for a 2027 Internship and/or Co‑op in our Waltham, MA office. You will work with industry-leading experts in the office and on-site to gain hands-on experience while applying classroom knowledge to real-world challenges.

Building Technology applies engineering principles to building envelopes, aiming for durability, energy efficiency, and water resistance. You may travel and work from heights in this dynamic role.