We want someone passionate about engineering who wants to gain invaluable experience.

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking current students for a 2025 Internship in our Houston, TX office.

As an Intern, 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:

• Work on exciting structural engineering projects including building evaluations, building designs, marine terminal designs, and many others.  Projects are located in the United States and world-wide.
• 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 preparation of client deliverables, including construction documents, specifications, calculation packages, and written reports.
• Work may include travel and work in the field on construction sites.

What You’ll Need:

• Students should have an interest in and be pursuing a degree in civil and / or structural 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 product in an atmosphere of high professionalism. 
• Successful candidates must have strong leadership and communication abilities.
•  Spanish speaking is a plus.

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.

Compensation (For Technical Interns starting 2025) 

Anticipated hourly rate: $28.50/hr.-$35.75/hr. This range is a good-faith estimate provided pursuant to the Texas Pay Transparency Law. The actual rate for an SGH Technical Intern is determined based on the candidate’s education level.

SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity in our workforce. 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].

SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity in our workforce. 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].