Internship, Structural Engineering, 2026

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger • Chicago, IL

73d • $83,200 - $85,280

About The Position

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking current students for a 2026 Internship in our Chicago, Illinois 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.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled or plan to complete a MS in Civil, Structural, or Architectural engineering.
• 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 product in an atmosphere of high professionalism.
• Successful candidates must have strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• 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 analysis software.
• Assist with preparation of client deliverables, including construction documents, specifications, and written reports.
• Work may include travel and working from heights.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (Vacation time, Sick leave, Holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan with a discretionary company contribution
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Basic Life and AD&D insurance (company paid)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Fertility, Family Forming, and Hormonal Health benefit
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance
• Legal & Identity Theft plans
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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