Structural Engineering Intern — Hands-on Field Experience + $1k Sign-On

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger; Washington; 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) is seeking current students for a 2027 Summer Internship in our Washington D.C. office. You will work side-by-side with industry-leading experts to gain hands-on experience while applying classroom knowledge to real-world challenges.

You will assist with field and design tasks, analyze materials, and help prepare client deliverables under the guidance of licensed professionals. Travel and working from heights may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled or plan to complete an MS in Civil, Structural, or Architectural engineering.
• Interest in civil/structural engineering and materials science.
• Strong communication abilities and eagerness to learn in a consulting environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction monitoring, field investigations, condition assessments, and project drafting.
• Analyze materials, develop test protocols, and assist with testing and data analysis.
• Collaborate with SGH engineers on site recon, field tests, and progress monitoring.
• Organize field data and support research to aid analysis and repair design.
• Assist in preparing client deliverables including documents and reports.

Skills

Communication skills

Hands-on learning

Education

MS in Civil/Structural/Architectural engineering

Job description

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking current students for a 2027 Summer Internship in our Washington D.C. office. You will work side-by-side with industry-leading experts to gain hands-on experience while applying classroom knowledge to real-world challenges.

You will assist with field and design tasks, analyze materials, and help prepare client deliverables under the guidance of licensed professionals. Travel and working from heights may be required.