Technical Intern, Structural Engineering Summer 2027
About The Position
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking current students for a 2027 Summer Internship in our Houston, TX 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. SGH is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients’ most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 800 employees in offices nationwide, SGH’s industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s possible. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing ourselves, our teams, and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be.
Requirements
- Students should have an interest in and be pursuing a degree in civil and / or structural 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 leadership and communication abilities.
Responsibilities
- Work on exciting structural engineering projects including building evaluations, building designs, marine terminal designs, and many others.
- 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, calculation packages, and written reports.
- Work may include travel and work in the field on construction sites.
Benefits
- medical insurance
- paid holidays
- sick leave
- sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
