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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.\nWhat makes careers at SGH so special?\nThe 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.\nThere are many reasons to love SGH:\nOur Work: Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects.\nOur People: We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.\nOur Commitment: We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities.\nOur 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.\nWe want someone passionate about engineering who wants to gain invaluable experience.\nSimpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking current students for a Summer 2027 Geotechnical Engineering Internship in our Waltham office. As a Geotechnical Engineering 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.\nWhat You’ll Be Doing:\nAssist with and develop your engineering skills on a breadth of projects that may include:\nEngineering investigations, analyses, and design of structures include deep and shallow foundations, ground improvement systems, earth retaining structures, excavation support systems, and adjacent construction.\nAnalyses related to soil settlement, slope stability, soil dynamics, groundwater flow, and seepage. Evaluate earthen embankments/dams/reservoirs, tunnels, asphalt, and concrete pavements.\nAnalyses and forensic evaluations of failed or deteriorated structures.\nSupport construction operations for contractors, including new construction, rehabilitation, strengthening, and repair.\nEvaluation of litigation claims projects.\nCollaborate with SGH’s Marine, Flood, Engineering Mechanics, Structural, and Building Technology groups on slope and shoreline stabilization, retaining wall systems, footing drainage systems, sub-slab dewatering systems, floodproofing, plaza drainage systems, and many other exciting projects. \nOrganize field data and assist with research to facilitate analysis, problem-solving, and repair design.\nPerform analysis under the guidance of licensed professionals using a combination of hand calculations and analysis software.\nAssist with preparing client deliverables, including construction documents, specifications, and written reports.\n What You’ll Need:\nCurrently enrolled and plan to complete a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.\nInterest in geotechnical engineering.\nMaintain high grades in their studies.\nInterest in learning through hands-on work experience in a consulting engineering environment.\nEnthusiastic about the challenges of developing sophisticated engineering work products in an atmosphere of high professionalism. \nStrong verbal and written communication skills.\nBenefits Overview:\nFull-time temporary employees are eligible for medical insurance, paid holidays and sick leave. Part-time temporary employees are eligible for sick leave.\nCompensation:\nThis compensation range is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws. The pay range is effective for 2027 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.\nUndergraduate: $30.25 - $32.75 per hour\nGraduate: $33.75 - $36.00 per hour\nPhD student: $38.25 per hour\nTechnical Interns are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus. \nTechnical Intern:\n$29.26—$36.75 USD\nSGH 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  or call 781-907-9000 and ask for Human Resources.\nTO 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. 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