Internship, Geotechnical Engineering (Fall 2026)
About the role
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm dedicated to delivering holistic advice for complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge to provide unparalleled, comprehensive solutions.
Responsibilities
- Assist with and develop engineering skills on a variety of projects including deep and shallow foundations, ground improvement systems, earth retaining structures, excavation support systems, and adjacent construction.
- Analyze soil settlement, slope stability, soil dynamics, groundwater flow, and seepage.
- Evaluate earthen embankments, dams, reservoirs, tunnels, asphalt, and concrete pavements.
- Support construction operations for contractors, including new construction, rehabilitation, strengthening, and repair.
- Evaluate litigation claims projects.
- Collaborate with SGH's Marine, Flood, Engineering Mechanics, Structural, and Building Technology groups on various 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.
- Aid in preparing client deliverables, including construction documents, specifications, and written reports.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled and plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
- Interest in geotechnical engineering.
- Maintain high grades in studies.
- Enthusiastic about learning through hands-on work experience in a consulting engineering environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate: $29.25 - $32.50 per hour
- Graduate: $33.75 - $34.75 per hour
- PhD student: $36.75 per hour
Benefits
- Full-time temporary employees are eligible for medical insurance, paid holidays, and sick leave.
- Part-time temporary employees are eligible for sick leave.
- Compensation range is $29.25 - $36.75 USD.
- Technical Interns are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus.
Pay
This compensation range is a good faith estimate based on enrollment in the applicable degree program. The actual rate will be dependent upon the candidate’s education level within the degree program.
Schedule
Full-time temporary employees are eligible for medical insurance, paid holidays, and sick leave. Part-time temporary employees are eligible for sick leave. Compensation range is $29.25 - $36.75 USD. Technical Interns are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus.
Skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Paid holidays and sick leave
- $1,000 sign-on bonus for Technical Interns
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 range is $29.25 - $36.75 USD.
- Technical Interns are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus.
Pay
This compensation range is a good faith estimate based on enrollment in the applicable degree program. The actual rate will be dependent upon the candidate’s education level within the degree program.
Schedule
Full-time temporary employees are eligible for medical insurance, paid holidays, and sick leave. Part-time temporary employees are eligible for sick leave. Compensation range is $29.25 - $36.75 USD. Technical Interns are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus.
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.