Technical Intern, Building Technology, Waltham 2027

About the firm

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.

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.

About the role

SGH is seeking current students for a 2027 Internship and/or Co-op 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 in the field to gain hands-on experience while applying classroom knowledge to real-world challenges.

Building Technology is the application of engineering principles, physics, and materials science to the exterior envelope of buildings to make them durable, energy-efficient, and able to reliably resist water infiltration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction monitoring, field investigations, condition assessments, construction observations, field performance testing as well as 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 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.

Requirements

• Students should have an interest in architectural engineering, architecture, civil and/or structural engineering, materials science.
• 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 product in an atmosphere of high professionalism.
• Strong communication abilities.

Benefits

Full-time temporary employees are eligible for medical insurance, paid holidays and sick leave. Part-time temporary employees are eligible for sick leave.

Pay

The compensation 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.