Technical Intern, Civil Engineering Summer 2027

simpsongumpertzheger; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking a Civil Engineering Intern in our Waltham office for 2027. You will work side-by-side with industry-leading experts, gaining hands-on experience while applying classroom knowledge to real-world challenges.

The role emphasizes learning through hands-on field and office work in a consulting engineering environment. The program targets students enrolled in a Civil Engineering degree, with opportunities to contribute to diverse projects, develop technical

Qualifications

• Interest in civil engineering.
• Strong communication abilities.
• High grades in their studies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and develop engineering skills on a breadth of projects that may include land development, adaptive reuse, and plaza reconstruction.
• Contribute to hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and detailed design tasks.
• Prepare construction documents, specifications, reports, and presentations under licensed professionals' guidance.
• Collaborate with SGH's geotechnical, structural, and building technology groups on slope stabilization and drainage systems.
• Organize field data and assist with research to facilitate problem solving and repair design.

Skills

Civil engineering interest

Strong communication

High grades

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil3D

Job description

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.

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.

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking current students for a 2027 Summer Civil Engineering Intern 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 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
• Sustainable development concepts, including urban recharge
• Flood-exposure evaluation and mitigation
• Detailed due diligence and risk assessment
• Utilities and drainage investigation and design
• Detailed hydrologic and hydraulic analysis
• Plaza reconstruction
• Accessibility evaluation and repairs
• Pavement evaluation, investigation, and design
• Pump system investigation and design
• Detailed data analytics with Civil3D and other software
• Preparation of construction documents, specifications, written reports, and presentations
• Collaborate with SGH's Geotechnical, Marine, Structural, and Building Technology groups on slope and shoreline stabilization, retaining wall systems, footing drainage systems, sub-slab dewatering systems, floodproofing, plaza drainage systems, and many other exciting projects.
• 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 preparing client deliverables, including construction documents, specifications, and written reports.

What You'll Need:

• Currently enrolled and plan to complete a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Interest in civil engineering.
• High grades in their studies.
• Interest 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.
• 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.