Technical Intern, Civil Engineering Winter 2027

About the role

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking current students for a 2027 Winter Civil Engineering Internship and/or Co-op in our Waltham office. As a Civil Engineering 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.

Responsibilities

• Aid in and develop your engineering skills on a variety of projects including land development projects in the public and private setting across several markets
• Adaptive re-use renovations
• Sustainable development concepts, such as urban recharge
• Flood exposure evaluation and mitigation
• Detailed due diligence and risk assessment
• Utilities and drainage investigation and design
• Detailed hydrologic and hydraulic analysis
• Piazza reconstruction
• Accessibility evaluation and repairs
• Pavement evaluation, investigation, and design
• Pump system investigation and design
• Detailed data analytics with Civil3D and other software
• Preparation of construction documents, specifications, written reports, and presentations
• Collaborate with SGH’s Geotechnical, Marine, Structural, and Building Technology groups on slope and shoreline stabilization, retaining wall systems, footing drainage systems, sub-slab dewatering systems, floodproofing, plaza drainage systems, and many other exciting 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 civil engineering
• High grades in studies
• Interest in learning through hands-on work experience in a consulting engineering environment
• Enthusiasm for the challenges associated with developing sophisticated engineering work product in a high-professionalism atmosphere
• Strong communication abilities

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Proficiency in Civil3D and other relevant software

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 ranges from $29.25 - $36.75 USD per hour, depending on education level within the degree program
• Technical Interns are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus

Pay

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.

• Undergraduate: $29.25 - $32.50 per hour
• Graduate: $33.75 - $34.75 per hour
• PhD student: $36.75 per hour

Schedule

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

Benefits Overview

• Medical insurance
• Paid holidays and sick leave

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.