Technical Intern, Structural Engineering Summer 2027

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger • Oakland, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The work spans construction monitoring, field investigations, condition assessments, construction observations and site inspections, as well as drafting, structural design and analysis. Interns may analyze materials and support petrography staff; develop test protocols; design and construct testing apparatus; conduct tests and analyze test data; and assist with reconnaissance, field testing and construction monitoring. They organize field data and support research, analysis, problem solving and repair design. Under the guidance of licensed professionals, interns perform analysis using hand calculations and analysis software and help prepare client deliverables such as 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. The stated hourly pay range is $30.25–$38.25, with the actual rate dependent on education level within the degree program: undergraduate students $30.25–$32.75, graduate students $33.75–$36.00, and PhD students $38.25. The compensation range is a good-faith estimate for 2027.

Requirements

• Be a current student with an interest in civil and/or structural engineering, materials science, architecture or architectural engineering.
• Maintain high grades in studies.
• Be interested in learning through hands-on work experience in a consulting engineering environment.
• Be enthusiastic about developing sophisticated engineering work product in a highly professional atmosphere.
• Have strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with construction monitoring, field investigations, condition assessments, construction observations and site inspections.
• Assist with project drafting, structural design and analysis.
• 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 analysis software.
• Assist with preparing client deliverables, including construction documents, specifications and written reports.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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