Internship/Co-op, Building Technology Fall 2026

Position Title Internship/Co-op, Building Technology Fall 2026 Location Washington, D.C. About the Opportunity Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking current students for a Fall 2026 Internship and/or Co-op in our Washington, D.C. office. 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. Responsibilities Assist with construction monitoring, field investigations, condition assessments, construction observations as well as project drafting, and analysis, and site inspections. Analyze materials, support our laboratory staff, review and coordinate test protocols, design and construct testing apparatus, perform tests, and analyze test data. Collaborate with SGH engineers to perform reconnaissance on existing buildings, 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, detail sketches, and written reports. Work may include travel and working from heights. Qualifications Students should have an interest in building design and construction, civil and/or structural engineering, materials science, architecture, and architectural engineering. Students should be enrolled in a civil/structural, building science, material architecture, or architectural engineering program. 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 associated with the development of sophisticated engineering work product in an atmosphere of high professionalism. Strong communication skills. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 jobs@sgh.com or call 781-907-9000 and ask for Human Resources. #J-18808-Ljbffr