Internship, Structural Mechanics (Summer 2025)

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Do you want to help engineer whats next? 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 750 employees in nine office locations throughout the United States, SGHs industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of whats possible. What makes careers at SGH so special? The only way to advance is to question and explore. 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. There are many reasons to love SGH: 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. Please note that this internship is intended for students currently enrolled in or planning to enroll in a Masters program (starting in 2025 or 2026) focused on Structural Engineering, Structural Mechanics, or Civil Engineering. We want someone passionate about engineering who wants to gain invaluable experience. Simpson Gumpertz & Heger's (SGH) Structural Mechanics team is seeking to hire interns for the Summer of 2025 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 the field to gain hands-on experience while applying classroom knowledge to real-world challenges. What Youll 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 finite element analysis (FEA) software such as Abaqus or Ansys. Assist with the preparation of client deliverables, including construction documents, specifications, and written reports. Work may include travel and working from heights. What Youll Need: Pursuing a graduate degree (M.S. or PhD.) or currently a junior/senior intending to pursue a graduate program. 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. Compensation: Base hourly rate range is below and will depend on the candidates education level. Full-time temporary are eligible for a discretionary bonus program, medical insurance and paid holidays and sick leave. Technical Intern: $28.50 $35.75 USD SGH is an 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. If the application system is not accessible to you, or you need a reasonable accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email ... or call ... and ask for Human Resources. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI271359523