Internship, Building Technology

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) invites motivated students to join a 2027 Internship or Co-op in our Oakland office. You will work alongside leading engineers, gaining hands-on experience in field investigations, drafting, and structural analysis.

The role offers exposure to construction monitoring, testing, and client deliverables, with potential travel and work from heights. This paid internship/co-op emphasizes learning, professional growth, and real-world problem solving.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in civil/structural engineering.
• Strong communication abilities.
• Willing to travel and work from heights.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction monitoring, field investigations, condition assessments and site inspections.
• Analyze materials, support petrography staff, develop test protocols and analyze data.
• Collaborate with SGH engineers on reconnaissance of existing structures and field tests.
• Organize field data and assist with research to facilitate analysis and repair design.
• Perform analysis under licensed professionals using hand calculations and software.
• Assist with preparation of client deliverables including drawings, specs and reports.
• May travel and work from heights as part of field responsibilities.

Skills

Civil engineering interest

Communication skills

Willingness to travel

Education

Pursuing degree in civil/structural engineering

Tools

Field testing equipment

Job description

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, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 800 employees in offices nationwide, SGH's industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what's possible.

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.

We want someone passionate about engineering who wants to gain invaluable experience.

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking current students for a 2027 Internship and/or Co-op in our Oakland office.

As an Intern or Co-op, you will work side-by-side with industry-leading experts in the office and in the field to gain hands-on experience while applying classroom knowledge to real-world challenges.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist with construction monitoring, field investigations, condition assessments, construction observations as well as project drafting, structural design and analysis, and site inspections.
• Analyze materials, support our petrography staff, develop test protocols, design and construct testing apparatus, perform tests, and analyze test data.
• Collaborate with SGH engineers to perform reconnaissance on existing structures, conduct field tests, or monitor construction in progress.
• Organize field data and assist with research to facilitate analysis, problem solving, and repair design.
• Perform analysis under the guidance of licensed professionals using a combination of hand calculations and analysis software.
• Assist with preparation of client deliverables, including construction documents, specifications, and written reports.
• Work may include travel and working from heights.

What You'll Need

• Students should have an interest in civil and or structural engineering, materials science, architecture, and architectural engineering.
• Maintain high grades in their studies, interested in learning through hands-on work experience in a consulting engineering environment.
• Enthusiastic about the challenges associated with the development of sophisticated engineering work product in an atmosphere of high professionalism.
• Successful candidates must have strong communication abilities.

Benefits Overview

Full-time temporary employees are eligible for medical insurance, paid holidays and sick leave. Part-time temporary employees are eligible for sick leave.

Compensation

This compensation range is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws. The pay range is effective for 2026 and is based on enrollment in the applicable degree program as noted below. The actual rate will be dependent upon the candidate's education level within the degree program.

• Undergraduate: $29.25 - $32.50 per hour
• Graduate: $33.75 - $34.75 per hour
• PhD student: $36.75 per hour

Technical Interns are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

Technical Intern

$29.25-36.75 USD

SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 [e-mail] or call 781-907-9000 and ask for Human Resources.