About the role#
This is a full-time, paid internship based in Waltham, Massachusetts, for the Summer 2027 term. You will work alongside professional engineers in both the office and the field to apply your academic knowledge to real-world structural engineering projects. Please note that this role requires on-site work and may involve travel or working from heights.
What you'll do#
- Assist with construction monitoring, field investigations, condition assessments, and site inspections.
- Perform structural design and analysis using hand calculations and finite element analysis software.
- Analyze materials and support petrography staff.
- Develop test protocols, build testing apparatus, run tests, and analyze the resulting data.
- Collaborate with engineers on reconnaissance for existing structures and field testing.
- Organize field data and conduct research to support problem-solving and repair design.
- Prepare client deliverables, including construction documents, specifications, and written reports.
What you'll need#
- You are currently pursuing a graduate degree (M.S. or PhD) or are a junior or senior intending to pursue a graduate program.
- You are studying Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Architecture, or Biomedical Engineering.
- You maintain high academic grades.
- You have a strong interest in structural engineering, materials science, or architectural engineering.
- You communicate effectively and are eager to work on complex engineering tasks in a professional consulting environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Waltham, Massachusetts
- Term: Summer 2027
- Modality: On-site, full-time
- Compensation: Undergraduate students earn $30.25 to $32.75 per hour, graduate students earn $33.75 to $36.00 per hour, and PhD students earn $38.25 per hour. A $1,000 sign-on bonus is provided.
- Benefits: Full-time temporary employees are eligible for medical insurance, paid holidays, and sick leave.
About Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH)
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger is a civil engineering firm founded in 1956. The company focuses on structural engineering, building science, and failure investigation. It maintains a national presence with offices across the United States. The firm employs nearly 1,000 people.
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