Internship, Civil Engineering Fall 2026

GeoWorld; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 35,817; Full time

Job summary

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) in Waltham offers a Fall 2026 Civil Engineering Internship / Co-op for current students to work with industry experts. You will gain hands-on experience on real projects, applying classroom knowledge to practical challenges in a collaborative environment.

The role emphasizes growth through mentorship, exposure to design and analysis tasks, and involvement in diverse disciplines within civil engineering at SGH.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Civil Engineering program.
• Interest in hands-on project work and real‑world problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and develop engineering skills on a breadth of projects across markets.
• Land development projects in the public and private setting.
• Adaptive reuse renovations.
• Flood exposure evaluation and mitigation.
• Detailed due diligence and risk assessment.
• Utilities and drainage investigation and design.
• Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis.
• Accessibility evaluation and repairs.
• Pavement evaluation, investigation and design.
• Pump system investigation and design.
• Data analytics and drafting with Civil3D and other software.

Education

Civil Engineering student

Tools

Civil3D

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 2026 Fall Civil Engineering Internship and/or Co-op in our Waltham office. As a Civil Engineering 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 and develop your engineering skills on a breadth of projects that may include:
• Land development projects in the public and private setting across several markets
• Adaptive re‑use renovations
• Flood‑exposure evaluation and mitigation
• Detailed due diligence and risk assessment
• Utilities and drainage investigation and design
• Detailed hydrologic and hydraulic analysis
• Accessibility evaluation and repairs
• Pavement evaluation, investigation, and design
• Pump system investigation and design
• Detailed data analytics and drafting with Civil3D and other software