Technical Intern, Building Technology, Waltham 2027

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger•Waltham, MA

3d•$29 - $37•Hybrid

About The Position

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking current students for a 2027 Internship and/or Co-op in our Waltham, MA office. As an Intern or Co-op, 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. Building Technology is the application of engineering principles, physics, and materials science to the exterior envelope of buildings to make them durable, energy-efficient, and able to reliably resist water infiltration.

Requirements

Students should have an interest in architectural engineering, architecture, civil and or structural engineering, materials science
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, field performance testing as well as project drafting, design and analysis.
Collaborate with SGH engineers to perform investigation of 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 the preparation of client deliverables, including construction documents, specifications, and written reports.
Work may include travel and working from heights.