Technical Intern, Building Technology, Waltham 2027

Simpson Gumpertz & HegerSimpson Gumpertz & HegerWaltham, Massachusetts, United States
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Posted

8/19/2026

Employment

Intern

Range

$29 - $37/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The intern will assist with construction monitoring, field investigations, and performance testing while collaborating with engineers on existing structures. They will also organize field data, perform technical analysis, and prepare client deliverables such as reports and construction documents.

Requirements overview

Candidates should be current students with an interest in architectural, civil, or structural engineering and materials science. Strong communication skills and a commitment to learning through hands-on experience in a professional consulting environment are required.

Key skills

Engineering principlesPhysicsMaterials scienceConstruction monitoringField investigationsCondition assessmentsField performance testingProject draftingStructural analysisTechnical writingData organizationProblem solvingRepair designCommunication

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Education requirements

bachelor degreepostgraduate degree

About Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

Industry

Civil Engineering

Employees

978

Type

Privately Held

Size

501-1,000 employees

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, code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With more than 800 employees in office locations throughout the United States, SGH’s industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s possible. Visit sgh.com for more information.

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Job categories

EngineeringConstructionConsultingScience & Research

Description

Do you want to help engineer what’s 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 800 employees in offices nationwide, SGH’s industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s 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. We want someone passionate about engineering who wants to gain invaluable experience. Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (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. What You’ll Be Doing: 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. 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. What You’ll Need: 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. Successful candidates must have strong communication abilities. Benefits Overview: Full-time temporary employees are eligible for medical insurance, paid holidays and sick leave. Part-time temporary employees are eligible for sick leave. Compensation: 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. 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. Technical Intern: $29.25—$36.75 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 jobs@sgh.com or call 781-907-9000 and ask for Human Resources. TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: SGH does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or candidate profiles. Please do not forward resumes or profiles for any of our job postings to our career site or to any Simpson Gumpertz & Heger employee. SGH is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Requirements

  • Engineering principles
  • Physics
  • Materials science
  • Construction monitoring
  • Field investigations
  • Condition assessments
  • Field performance testing
  • Project drafting
  • Structural analysis
  • Technical writing
  • Data organization
  • Problem solving
  • Repair design
  • Communication

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Sick leave
  • Sign-on bonus

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