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Internship, Structural Engineering (Fall 2026)

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Summary

Interns assist structural engineers with field investigations, design, testing, and site inspections, applying classroom knowledge to real-world engineering challenges.

Do you want to help engineer what’s next?

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (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.

There are many reasons to love SGH:

  • Our Work: Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects.
  • Our People: We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.
  • Our Commitment: We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities.
  • 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.

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking current students for a Fall 2026 Internship in our Oakland, CA 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.

What You’ll Be Doing:

  • 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 preparation of client deliverables, including construction documents, specifications, and written reports.
  • Work may include travel and working from heights.

What You’ll Need:

  • 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 product in an atmosphere of high professionalism.
  • Strong communication abilities.

Benefits Overview:

Full-time temporary employees are eligible for medical insurance, paid holidays and sick leave. Part-time temporary employees are eligible for sick leave.

Compensation:

This compensation range is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws. The pay range is effective for 2026 and is based on enrollment in the applicable degree program as noted below. The actual rate will be dependent upon the candidate’s education level within the degree program.

  • Undergraduate: $29.25 - $32.50 per hour
  • Graduate: $33.75 - $34.75 per hour
  • PhD student: $36.75 per hour

Technical Interns are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

Technical Intern:
$29.25$36.75 USD

SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We consider all qualified applicants and encourage individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. If the application system is not accessible to you, or you need a reasonable accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email [email protected] or call 781-907-9000 and ask for Human Resources.

TO ALL RECRUITMENT AGENCIES: SGH does not accept unsolicited agency resumes or candidate profiles. Please do not forward resumes or profiles for any of our job postings to our career site or to any Simpson Gumpertz & Heger employee. SGH is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

What this application asks

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First Name, Last Name, Email, Phone, Resume/CV, Cover Letter

  • Preferred First Name optional
  • What is your full address? (house number and street, town, state, zip code)
  • If you are interested in more than one office location, please select your top three preferences. choose any
  • Are you able to commute to the office on a daily basis? choose one
  • Do you have an active Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license? choose one
  • How did you hear about this role? choose one
  • How many years of relevant experience do you have? choose one
  • What is your GPA? optional
  • What are your salary expectations?
  • Are you lawfully authorized to work in the United States? choose one
  • Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment? choose one
  • If you indicated that you will require SGH sponsorship for work authorization, please provide information about your current immigration status and expiration, as well as what kind of sponsorship you will need. If you do not require sponsorship, please write N/A. written answer
  • The following questions are for the sole purpose of ensuring compliance with U.S. export control laws, including, but not limited to, the Export Administration Regulations and the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (collectively, “Export Control Laws”). The position for which you applied requires access to goods, technology, software, and/or services that may be subject to Export Control Laws (“Controlled Items”), which may require SGH to obtain an export license/specific authorization prior to providing access to Controlled Items to foreign countries, entities, and/or persons. “U.S. Persons” are exempt from this license/authorization requirement. “U.S. Persons” are generally defined as: - U.S. citizens - U.S. nationals (e.g., born in American Samoa or Swains Island) - Lawful permanent residents (i.e., green card holders) - Workers granted asylum - Workers granted refugee status Employment with SGH is contingent on either verifying U.S. Person status, obtaining any necessary export licensing, or confirming the availability of a license exception. SGH may choose not to proceed with an employee’s application whose access to Controlled Items may require federal authorization/licensing. written answer
  • Are you a “U.S. Person”? choose one
  • If no, please enter the names of your countries of (1) citizenship and (2) legal permanent residence. If yes, please write N/A. written answer
  • Have you ever relinquished, abandoned, or lost citizenship, nationality, or legal permanent residence in any country? choose one
  • If yes, please enter the names of the countries, status (relinquished, abandoned, lost), and dates of occurrence. If no, please write N/A. written answer
  • I understand that reasonable safeguards will be taken to protect all personal information provided or obtained in conjunction with this application for employment. I understand that any information provided by me that is found to be false, incomplete, or misrepresented in any respect will be sufficient cause to (i) eliminate me from further consideration for employment, or (ii) may result in my immediate discharge from the employer’s service, whenever it is discovered. Notice to Massachusetts Applicants: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. By acknowledging this form, I certify that all information I have provided in order to apply for and secure employment with Simpson, Gumpertz & Heger, Inc. is true, complete, and correct. Typing your name in the box below is legally equivalent to a handwritten signature for purposes of validity, enforceability, and admissibility.

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