Internship - laboratory spring

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 750 employees in nine office locations throughout the United States, 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 interns for a Laboratory Internship and/or Co-op with our Research & Development team in our Waltham office location for the Spring 2026 term.

As an Intern or Co-op, 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

• Perform and monitor tests associated with glass, cement, piping, concrete, bricks, slate, tile, coatings, steel, CFRP, plastics, insulation, roofing etc.
• Collect, record, conduct basic analysis of test data, and notify supervisor when unusual data is recognized
• Fabricate and/or prepare test specimens and test fixtures in lab or field using various equipment
• Assist with the management of the lab equipment inventory; sign equipment in/out, gather equipment for staff, maintain equipment records, perform maintenance and calibration
• Set up machines, build test frames and ensure the tests are running properly while receiving supervision and assistance
• Responsible for receipt and logging of incoming deliveries (equipment, samples, and supplies)
• Assists senior staff in management of sample in storage
• Operate forklift (SGH will train)
• Assist with concrete mixing, cutting, and polishing (SGH will train)
• Assist with laboratory physical testing setup and component fabrication/assembly
  
  

What You’ll Need

• Students should have a major in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, materials science, architecture, or 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.
  
  

Compensation

Base hourly rate range is below and will depend on the candidate’s education level.

Full-time Temporary are eligible for a discretionary bonus program, medical insurance and paid holidays and sick leave.

Technical Intern

$28.50—$35.75 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.