Internship/Co-op, Geotechnical Engineering

4 weeks ago


Watertown, United States Simpson Gumpertz and Heger Inc Full time
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, below-grade construction, advanced analysis, code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With more than 700 employees in eight office locations throughout the United States, SGH's industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what's possible.

We want someone passionate about engineering who wants to gain invaluable experience.

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking current students for the Fall 2024 Geotechnical Engineering Internship and/or Co-op in our Waltham office.

As a Geotechnical Engineering 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:
  • Assist with and develop your engineering skills on a breadth of projects that may include:
    • Engineering investigations, analyses, and design of structures that include deep and shallow foundations, ground improvement systems, earth retaining structures, excavation support systems, and adjacent construction.
    • Analyses related to soil settlement, slope stability, soil dynamics, and groundwater flow and seepage.
    • Evaluations of earthen embankments/dams/reservoirs, tunnels, and asphalt and concrete pavements.
    • Analyses and forensic evaluations of failed or deteriorated structures.
    • Supporting construction operations for contractors, including new construction, rehabilitation, strengthening, and repair.
    • Analyzing claims in design-build projects.
  • Collaborate 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.
  • 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.
What You'll Need:
  • Currently enrolled and plan to complete a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Interest in geotechnical engineering.
  • High grades in their studies.
  • Interest 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 verbal and written communication skills.
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.


SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity in our workforce. 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.

  • Watertown, United States Simpson Gumpertz and Heger Inc Full time

    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, code consulting, and...


  • Watertown, United States SS&C Technologies Holdings, Inc. Full time

    Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) - 2024 Co-Op (June-Dec)Location: Waltham, MA (hybrid)Get To Know The Team: The SS&C Intralinks SRE team is considered the guardians of the production application platform. The main driving factor of the team is to ensu Reliability Engineer, Liability, Reliability, Monitoring, Engineer, Reliability, Technology


  • Watertown, United States Simpson Gumpertz and Heger Inc Full time

    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, code consulting,...


  • Watertown, United States Dynamic Engineering Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionMachine Tool Internship at Dynamic EngineeringAre you a high school student interested in gaining hands-on experience in the world of machine tools? Look no further! We are offering a unique opportunity to join Dynamic Engineering as a Machine Tool Intern.As a Machine Tool Intern, your main responsibility will be to assist our...


  • Watertown, United States CareerBuilder Full time

    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, code consulting, and...


  • Watertown, United States Simpson Gumpertz and Heger Inc Full time

    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, code consulting,...

  • Engineer in Training

    3 weeks ago


    Watertown, United States Simpson Gumpertz and Heger Inc Full time

    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, code consulting, and...


  • Watertown, United States SS&C Technologies Full time

    SS&C is a global provider of investment and financial services and software for the financial services and healthcare industries. Named to Fortune 1000 list as top U.S. company based on revenue, SS&C is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut and has 20,000+ employees in over 90 offices in 35 countries. Some 18,000 financial services and healthcare...

  • Production Engineer

    3 weeks ago


    Watertown, United States GelSight Full time

    GelSight is building a platform to digitize touch, the next critical mode of machine intelligence. We have pioneered technology enabling users to finally characterize touch in a meaningful way. The next wave of artificial Intelligence must continue to sense more like humans, and GelSight can digitize what only human hands can touch and do. GelSight...

  • Production Engineer

    2 days ago


    Watertown, United States GelSight Full time

    GelSight is building a platform to digitize touch, the next critical mode of machine intelligence. We have pioneered technology enabling users to finally characterize touch in a meaningful way. The next wave of artificial Intelligence must continue to sense more like humans, and GelSight can digitize what only human hands can touch and do. GelSight...


  • Watertown, United States Simpson Gumpertz and Heger Inc Full time

    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, code consulting, and...

  • Electrical Engineer

    3 weeks ago


    Watertown, United States SIEMON CO Full time

    Responsible for signal integrity reports, models, and guidance for raw copper cable selection, cable assembly development, test set-ups and measurement correlation. Develop and support signal integrity tools and automated test equipment. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelors of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited university. Knowledge of...


  • Watertown, United States Simpson Gumpertz and Heger Inc Full time

    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, code consulting, and...


  • Watertown, United States Spartronics Full time

    Job Type Internship Description Spartronics designs, manufactures, and manages the full lifecycle of robust electronic and electromechanical devices for commercial aerospace, defense, space, instrumentation and control, life sciences and medical device applications. Our proven experience in complex problem solving, uncompromising attention to detail, program...


  • Watertown, United States Spartronics Full time

    Job Type Internship Description Spartronics designs, manufactures, and manages the full lifecycle of robust electronic and electromechanical devices for commercial aerospace, defense, space, instrumentation and control, life sciences and medical device applications. Our proven experience in complex problem solving, uncompromising attention to detail, program...


  • Watertown, United States Spartronics Full time

    Job Type Internship Description Spartronics designs, manufactures, and manages the full lifecycle of robust electronic and electromechanical devices for commercial aerospace, defense, space, instrumentation and control, life sciences and medical device applications. Our proven experience in complex problem solving, uncompromising attention to detail, program...


  • Watertown, United States Skanska USA, Inc. Full time

    Skanska is searching for Current Students in the field of Civil Engineering, Construction Management and similar disciplines. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are prou Civil, Intern, Infrastructure, Summer, Civil Engineer, Field Engineer


  • Watertown, United States Boston Dynamics Full time

    The Operational Excellence Lead at Boston Dynamics in conjunction with the Operations Leadership team, has responsibility for the planning, prioritization, implementation, and results of cross functional continuous improvement initiatives and projects that positively impact the Operations teams goals and objectives. The ideal candidate will help align...


  • Watertown, United States Landmark Bio Full time

    You'll lead a dynamic cross-functional team in producing clinical supply products under cGMP conditions. Your responsibilities include ensuring safe, high-quality, and efficient product delivery while fostering employee development and engagement. You'll play a pivotal role in establishing and optimizing Viral Vector and Fill Finish Operations during the...


  • Watertown, United States CareerBuilder Full time

    The Position: The Coordinator will support logistics and content development for learning and talent development events and programs. We are looking for a detail-oriented independent problem solver looking to advance their career in a learning-focused organization. Do you want to help engineer what's next? Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national...