Structural Engineering Intern: Field Work & Design

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH); Waltham (MA); 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) is seeking current students for a 2027 internship or Co-Op in our Waltham, MA office. You will work side-by-side with industry-leading experts in the office and in the field to gain hands-on experience applying classroom knowledge to real-world challenges.

You will assist with construction monitoring, field investigations, condition assessments, and drafting, while analyzing materials and performing tests under licensed engineers.

Qualifications

• Interest in civil/structural engineering and related disciplines.
• Maintain high grades and eagerness for hands-on consulting experience.
• Strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• 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 the preparation of client deliverables, including construction documents, specifications, and written reports.
• Work may include travel and working from heights.

Skills

Civil/Structural engineering interest

Materials science interest

Architecture interest

Communication abilities

Strong grades/high academicPerformance

Education

Current student in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field

Tools

Hand calculations

Analysis software

Job description

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

You will assist with construction monitoring, field investigations, condition assessments, and drafting, while analyzing materials and performing tests under licensed engineers.