2026 Internship/Co-op, Civil Engineering (WAL)

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger • Waltham, MA

79d • $29 - $36

About The Position

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking current students for a 2026 Winter, Spring, or Summer Civil Engineering Internship and/or Co-op in our Waltham office. As a Civil Engineering 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.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled and plan to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Interest in civil engineering.
• High grades in studies.
• Interest 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 a professional atmosphere.
• Strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and develop engineering skills on a breadth of projects that may include land development projects in the public and private setting across several markets.
• Participate in adaptive re-use renovations.
• Contribute to sustainable development concepts, including urban recharge.
• Evaluate and mitigate flood exposure.
• Conduct detailed due diligence and risk assessment.
• Investigate and design utilities and drainage.
• Perform detailed hydrologic and hydraulic analysis.
• Assist in plaza reconstruction.
• Evaluate and repair accessibility.
• Investigate and design pavement.
• Investigate and design pump systems.
• Conduct detailed data analytics with Civil3D and other software.
• Prepare construction documents, specifications, written reports, and presentations.
• Collaborate with SGH’s Geotechnical, Marine, Structural, and Building Technology groups on various 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.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for full-time temporary employees.
• Paid holidays and sick leave for full-time temporary employees.
• Sick leave for part-time temporary employees.
• $1,000 sign-on bonus for Technical Interns.
• Discretionary bonus program for full-time interns.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees