Technical Intern, Civil Engineering Summer 2027

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger•Waltham, MA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking current students for a 2027 Summer Civil Engineering Intern 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 their 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 an atmosphere of high professionalism.
Strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

Assist with and develop your engineering skills on a breadth of projects that may include: Land development projects in the public and private setting across several markets, Adaptive re-use renovations, Sustainable development concepts, including urban recharge, Flood-exposure evaluation and mitigation, Detailed due diligence and risk assessment, Utilities and drainage investigation and design, Detailed hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, Plaza reconstruction, Accessibility evaluation and repairs, Pavement evaluation, investigation, and design, Pump system investigation and design, Detailed data analytics with Civil3D and other software, Preparation of construction documents, specifications, written reports, and presentations.
Collaborate with SGH’s Geotechnical, Marine, Structural, and Building Technology groups on slope and shoreline stabilization, retaining wall systems, footing drainage systems, sub-slab dewatering systems, floodproofing, plaza drainage systems, and many other exciting 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.