Technical Intern Co-Op, Structural Engineering Winter 2027

About the role

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking current students for a Winter 2027 Co-Op internship in our Waltham, MA office. As a 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.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assist with construction monitoring, field investigations, condition assessments, construction observations as well as project drafting, structural design and analysis, and site inspections
• Analyze materials, support our 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 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

What You'll Need

• Students should have an 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
• Successful candidates must have 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

• 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