Internship, Structural Engineering (Fall 2026)

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

Waltham, Massachusetts

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Analysis Skills, Analysis Software, Architectural Engineering, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Construction, Construction Document Set, Consulting, Data Analysis, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Field Trials, Material Science, Materials Analysis, Problem Solving Skills, Protocol Design, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Reporting Skills, Scientific Research, Structural Engineering, Team Lead/Manager, Test Data, Test Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing
LOCATION
Waltham, Massachusetts
POSTED
30+ days ago

Do you want to help engineer what’s next?

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.

There are many reasons to love SGH:

  • 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.

We want someone passionate about engineering who wants to gain invaluable experience.

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking current students for a Fall 2026 internship in our Waltham, MA office.

As an 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 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.

What You’ll Need:

  • Students should have an interest in civil and or structural engineering, materials science, architecture, and architectural 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.

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 - $36.75USD

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 

jobs@sgh.com

 or call 781-907-9000 and ask for Human Resources.

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: SGH does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or candidate profiles. Please do not forward resumes or profiles for any of our job postings to our career site or to any Simpson Gumpertz & Heger employee. SGH is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

About the Company

S

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) designs, investigates, and rehabilitates constructed works in the United States, Canada, and in more than thirty additional countries.  Our goals are simple:  earn the lasting trust of our clients, gain the respect of our most capable peers, and further the standards of practice in all areas of our profession. Our industry-recognized experts with diverse specialties

  • collaborate with clients and project team members,
  • engage our extensive expertise,
  • focus on delivering successful results, and
  • respond to project challenges.
COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Engineering Services
FOUNDED
1956
WEBSITE
http://www.sgh.com/