Structural Engineering Intern — Hands-On Field & Design

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH); Denver (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) in Denver, CO is seeking 2027 Summer Interns to work alongside industry‑leading engineers on real‑world projects. You will gain hands‑on experience in construction monitoring, field investigations, and structural analysis while applying classroom knowledge in a consulting environment.

Successful candidates are pursuing civil or structural engineering, materials science, architecture, or related fields, maintain strong grades, and communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Students should have an interest in civil and or structural 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 products in an atmosphere of high professionalism.
• Successful candidates must have 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 Engineering

Structural Engineering

Materials Science

Communication Skills

Education

Pursuing Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Tools

Hand Calculations

Structural Analysis Software

Job description

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) in Denver, CO is seeking 2027 Summer Interns to work alongside industry‑leading engineers on real‑world projects. You will gain hands‑on experience in construction monitoring, field investigations, and structural analysis while applying classroom knowledge in a consulting environment.

Successful candidates are pursuing civil or structural engineering, materials science, architecture, or related fields, maintain strong grades, and communicate effectively.