Technical Intern
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Job Description
About Company:
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm that provides holistic advice for clients’ complex challenges. They specialize in structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research. SGH has 750 employees in nine US office locations. They focus on continuous learning and innovation within their teams and the industry.
Job Description:
SGH is seeking current students for a Fall 2025 Internship in their Waltham or Boston, MA office. Interns will work alongside industry-leading experts to gain hands-on experience and apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges.
Responsibilities:
• Assist with construction monitoring, field investigations, condition assessments, construction observations.
• Support project drafting, structural design and analysis, and site inspections.
• Analyze materials, support 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 hand calculations and analysis software.
• Assist with the preparation of client deliverables, including construction documents, specifications, and written reports.
• Note: The work may include travel and working from heights.
Requirements:
• 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.
• Strong communication abilities.
