Technical Co-Op, Civil Engineering Winter/Spring 2027
About The Position
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking current students for a Winter/Spring 2027 Civil Engineering Co-op in its Waltham office. The student will work alongside experienced engineers in the office and in the field, applying classroom knowledge to real-world challenges and gaining hands-on experience in a consulting engineering environment. The co-op will contribute to civil engineering projects that may include land development, adaptive reuse, sustainable development, flood exposure evaluation and mitigation, due diligence, utilities and drainage, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, plaza reconstruction, accessibility, pavement, and pump systems. The role also involves analyzing data with Civil 3D and other software, organizing field data, supporting research and problem solving, performing analysis under licensed professionals, and helping prepare client deliverables. The co-op will collaborate with SGH’s Geotechnical, Marine, Structural, and Building Technology groups on projects involving slope and shoreline stabilization, retaining walls, drainage and dewatering systems, floodproofing, and related work.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in and planning to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Interest in civil engineering.
- High grades in their studies.
- Interest in learning through hands-on work experience in a consulting engineering environment.
- Enthusiasm for sophisticated engineering work in an atmosphere of high professionalism.
- Strong communication abilities.
Responsibilities
- Assist with and develop engineering skills across a range of civil engineering projects.
- Support land development projects in public and private settings and across several markets.
- Contribute to projects involving adaptive reuse, sustainable development, flood exposure evaluation and mitigation, due diligence, utilities and drainage, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, plaza reconstruction, accessibility, pavement, and pump systems.
- Perform detailed data analytics using Civil 3D and other software.
- Organize field data and assist with research to support analysis, problem solving, and repair design.
- Perform analysis under the guidance of licensed professionals using hand calculations and analysis software.
- Assist in preparing construction documents, specifications, written reports, presentations, and other client deliverables.
- Collaborate with SGH’s Geotechnical, Marine, Structural, and Building Technology groups on multidisciplinary projects.
Benefits
- Medical insurance for eligible full-time temporary employees.
- Paid holidays for eligible full-time temporary employees.
- Sick leave for temporary employees.
- A $1,000 sign-on bonus for Technical Interns.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
