Internship/Co-op, Fire Protection (Waltham) Summer 2026

Overview

Assist fire protection engineering projects with field work, analysis, and deliverables

Key Responsibilities

• material analysis
• test design
• data analysis
• construction monitoring
• structural analysis
• client deliverables

Tasks

-Analyze materials, support our petrography staff, develop test protocols, design and construct testing apparatus, perform tests, and analyze test data. -Maintain high grades in their studies, interested in learning through hands-on work experience in a consulting engineering environment. -Organize field data and assist with research to facilitate analysis, problem solving, and repair design. -Assist with preparation of client deliverables, including construction documents, specifications, and written reports. -Assist with construction monitoring, field investigations, condition assessments, construction observations as well as project drafting, structural design and analysis, and site inspections. -Perform analysis under the guidance of licensed professionals using a combination of hand calculations and analysis software. -Collaborate with SGH engineers to perform reconnaissance on existing structures, conduct field tests, or monitor construction in progress.

Requirements

• communication
• travel
• heights

What You Bring

-Successful candidates must have strong communication abilities. -Work may include travel and working from heights.

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Benefits

-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. -Graduate: $33.75 - $34.75 per hour -PhD student: $36.75 per hour -Undergraduate: $29.25 - $32.50 per hour

About Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (Sgh)

-Recognized for pioneering work in structural design and building systems integration. -Typical projects include high-rise buildings, critical infrastructure, advanced laboratories, and transportation systems. -Specializes in providing solutions for energy, water resources, marine, and transportation sectors. -Projects often involve intricate technical requirements, such as seismic analysis and high-performance building systems. -Has a global reach, working with clients in diverse markets, including commercial, residential, and industrial. -Notable for engineering iconic structures, including unique bridges, towers, and cutting-edge research facilities.

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