Technical Intern, Structural Engineering Summer 2027

Washington D.C.internship

On Site

entry

$61k–$68k

H1B: yes

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Technical Intern in Structural Engineering at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger for Summer 2027. Gain hands-on experience assisting with construction monitoring, field investigations, and structural design.

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

Qualification

Maintain high grades in their studies

Required

Must be currently enrolled or plan to complete a MS in Civil, Structural, or Architectural engineering.
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.
Successful candidates must have strong communication abilities.