Technical Intern, Advanced Structural Analysis Summer 2027

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger • Tampa, FL

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking students for a Summer 2027 internship in its Tampa, Florida office. Interns work alongside experts in the office and in the field, applying classroom knowledge to real-world engineering challenges and gaining hands-on experience in a consulting engineering environment. Work may involve travel and working from heights.

The intern may assist with structural analysis and design, construction monitoring and observations, field investigations, condition assessments, site inspections, and project drafting. The role also includes materials analysis and support for petrography staff; developing test protocols; designing and constructing testing apparatus; performing tests and analyzing test data; and assisting with research, field-data organization, problem-solving, and repair design. Under the guidance of licensed professionals, the intern performs analysis using hand calculations and finite element analysis software such as Abaqus or Ansys. The intern may also help prepare client deliverables, including construction documents, specifications, and written reports.

Full-time temporary employees are eligible for medical insurance, paid holidays, and sick leave. Technical interns are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus. Compensation depends on degree-program enrollment: $30.25–$32.75 per hour for undergraduate students, $33.75–$36.00 per hour for graduate students, and $38.25 per hour for PhD students.

Requirements

• Pursuing a graduate degree (M.S. or PhD), or currently a junior or senior intending to pursue a graduate program.
• Interest in civil and/or structural engineering, materials science, architecture, or architectural engineering.
• Maintain high grades in studies.
• Interest in learning through hands-on work experience in a consulting engineering environment.
• Enthusiasm for developing sophisticated engineering work products in a highly professional environment.
• Strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction monitoring, field investigations, condition assessments, construction observations, project drafting, structural design and analysis, and site inspections.
• Analyze materials and support petrography staff.
• Develop test protocols, design and construct testing apparatus, perform tests, and analyze test data.
• Collaborate with SGH engineers to conduct reconnaissance on existing structures, perform field tests, and 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 hand calculations and finite element analysis software such as Abaqus or Ansys.
• Assist with preparing client deliverables, including construction documents, specifications, and written reports.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for full-time temporary employees.
• Paid holidays for full-time temporary employees.
• Sick leave for full-time temporary employees; part-time temporary employees are eligible for sick leave.
• $1,000 sign-on bonus for Technical Interns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed