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

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking current students for a 2026 Internship in our Chicago, Illinois office.

As an Intern, 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 Youll Be Doing:

• 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.

What Youll Need:

• 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.

Benefits Overview: 

SGH provides the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Paid Time Off (Vacation time, Sick leave, Holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan with a discretionary company contribution
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Basic Life and AD&D insurance (company paid)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Fertility, Family Forming, and Hormonal Health benefit
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance
• Legal & Identity Theft plans
• Tuition Reimbursement

Compensation:

This compensation range is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws. The pay range below is effective for 2026 and based on highest degree achieved. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors including the candidates experience, qualifications, and work location.

• Bachelors Degree: $79,560 - $81,640
• Masters Degree: $83,200 - $85,280
• Doctorate Degree: $90,480 - $92,560

Base salary is a part of SGHs industry leading Total Compensation package. Our Total Compensation package includes base salary, pay for extra hours worked, an annual discretionary bonus program, generous paid time off, and health and wellness benefits with a special emphasis on substantial SGH contributions to medical insurance premiums and SGHs Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan.