Do you want to help engineer what’s next?

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a multidisciplinary, national engineering firm of trusted consultants and technical experts offering services in structures, building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research. We are committed to building long-term client partnerships, creating rewarding careers for our employees, advancing our profession, and giving back to our communities. At SGH, we lean into complex challenges—applying our expertise, curiosity, and collaborative approach to help our clients move forward with confidence.

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 Summer 2027 Geotechnical Engineering Internship in our Waltham office. As a Geotechnical Engineering Intern, 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 and develop your engineering skills on a breadth of projects that may include:
Engineering investigations, analyses, and design of structures include deep and shallow foundations, ground improvement systems, earth retaining structures, excavation support systems, and adjacent construction.
Analyses related to soil settlement, slope stability, soil dynamics, groundwater flow, and seepage. Evaluate earthen embankments/dams/reservoirs, tunnels, asphalt, and concrete pavements.
Analyses and forensic evaluations of failed or deteriorated structures.
Support construction operations for contractors, including new construction, rehabilitation, strengthening, and repair.
Evaluation of litigation claims projects.
Collaborate with SGH’s Marine, Flood, Engineering Mechanics, 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.
Assist with preparing client deliverables, including construction documents, specifications, and written reports.

What You’ll Need:

Currently enrolled and plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
Interest in geotechnical engineering.
Maintain high grades in their studies.
Interest in learning through hands-on work experience in a consulting engineering environment.
Enthusiastic about the challenges of developing sophisticated engineering work products in an atmosphere of high professionalism.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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 2027 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: $30.25 - $32.75 per hour
Graduate: $33.75 - $36.00 per hour
PhD student: $38.25 per hour

Technical Interns are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

Technical Intern:

$30.25—$38.25 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 [email protected] 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.

Technical Intern: 30.25 - 38.25 USD

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Geotechnical Engineering Intern

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