Technical Intern/Co-Op, Building Technology Summer 2027
Chicagointernship
On Site
entry
$61k–$68k
H1B: yes
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Technical Intern/Co-Op in Building Technology supporting construction monitoring, field investigations, testing, and analysis under guidance. Role includes hands-on experience in office and field settings.
Responsibilities
Assist with construction monitoring, field investigations, condition assessments, construction observations, 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 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 preparing client deliverables, including construction documents, specifications, and written reports.
Work may include travel and working from heights.
Qualification
Required
Students should be interested in civil and/or structural engineering, materials science, architecture, and architectural engineering.
Maintain high grades in their studies and be interested in learning through hands-on work experience in a consulting engineering environment.
Enthusiastic about the challenges of developing sophisticated engineering work products in an atmosphere of high professionalism.
Successful candidates must have strong communication abilities.