Technical Intern, Building Technology Summer 2027

About the role

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm delivering holistic advice for clients’ most complex challenges, leveraging collective experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge in structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research. With 800 employees nationwide, SGH seeks current students for a 2027 Summer Internship in the New York, NY office. Interns work side‑by‑side with industry‑leading experts in the office and field, applying classroom knowledge to real‑world challenges. We want someone passionate about engineering who wants to gain invaluable experience.

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction monitoring, field investigations, condition assessments, construction observations, field performance testing
• Assist with project drafting, design and analysis
• Collaborate with SGH engineers to perform investigation of 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 preparation of client deliverables, including construction documents, specifications, and written reports
• Work may include travel and working from heights

Requirements

• Interest in architectural engineering, architecture, civil and/or structural engineering, materials science
• Maintain high grades in studies
• Interested in learning through hands‑on work experience in a consulting engineering environment
• Enthusiastic about challenges associated with development of sophisticated engineering work product in a high‑professionalism atmosphere
• Strong communication abilities

Benefits

• Full‑time temporary employees eligible for medical insurance, paid holidays and sick leave
• Part‑time temporary employees eligible for sick leave
• Technical Interns eligible for a $1,000 sign‑on bonus

Compensation

• Undergraduate: $29.25 – $32.50 per hour
• Graduate: $33.75 – $34.75 per hour
• PhD student: $36.75 per hour
• Technical Intern range: $30.25—$38.25 USD per hour (good‑faith estimate based on degree program enrollment)