Winter 2027 Structural Engineering Co-op

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid holidays and sick leave

$1,000 sign-on bonus

Job summary

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is inviting winter 2027 co‑op students to join our Waltham, MA office. You will work side‑by‑side with industry‑leading engineers on field investigations and design tasks, applying classroom knowledge to real community projects and client challenges.

As a co‑op, you gain hands‑on experience in construction monitoring, testing, and performance evaluations, with opportunities to contribute to client deliverables while growing professionally in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Interest in civil/structural engineering, materials science, architecture.
• Maintain high grades and seek hands-on consulting experience.
• Strong communication abilities and professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction monitoring, field investigations, and condition assessments.
• Support structural design, drafting, and analysis tasks.
• Collaborate with SGH engineers on reconnaissance of existing structures and field tests.
• Organize field data and assist with research to enable analysis and repair design.
• Perform analysis under licensed professionals using hand calculations and software.
• Assist in preparing client deliverables including construction docs and reports.
• Travel and work from heights may be required.

Skills

Civil/Structural Eng

Materials Science

Architecture

Communication

Education

Currently enrolled in a relevant degree program

Job description

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is inviting winter 2027 co‑op students to join our Waltham, MA office. You will work side‑by‑side with industry‑leading engineers on field investigations and design tasks, applying classroom knowledge to real community projects and client challenges.

As a co‑op, you gain hands‑on experience in construction monitoring, testing, and performance evaluations, with opportunities to contribute to client deliverables while growing professionally in a collaborative,