Technical Intern, Building Technology Summer 2027

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger•Columbia, WA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking current students for a 2027 Summer Internship in our Washington, D.C. office. As an Intern, 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. 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. What makes careers at SGH so special? The only way to advance is to question and explore. 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. Our Contribution: We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity. We want someone passionate about engineering who wants to gain invaluable experience.

Requirements

Students should have an interest in civil and or structural engineering, materials science, architecture, and architectural 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 products in an atmosphere of high professionalism.
Successful candidates must have strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

Assist with construction monitoring, field investigations, condition assessments, construction observations, as well as project drafting, structural design and analysis, and site inspections.
Analyze materials, support our petrography staff, develop test protocols, design and construct testing apparatus, perform tests, and analyze test data.
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 the preparation of client deliverables, including construction documents, specifications, and written reports.