Engineering Internships
Engineering internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings across Consulting & Professional Services, Manufacturing, and Technology & Software are growing, with WSP, Cushing Terrell, and Langan Engineering and Environmental Services among the employers posting roles now.
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INTRODUCTION
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, 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.
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We want someone passionate about engineering who wants to gain invaluable experience.
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking current students for a 2027 Summer Internship in our Houston, TX 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 You'll Be Doing:
- Work on exciting structural engineering projects including building evaluations, building designs, marine terminal designs, and many others. Projects are located in the United States and world-wide.
- 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, calculation packages, and written reports.
- Work may include travel and work in the field on construction sites.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What You'll Need:
- Students should have an interest in and be pursuing a degree in civil and/or structural 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 leadership and communication abilities.
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.
TO 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. SGH is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
INTRODUCTION
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, 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.
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.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
We want someone passionate about engineering who wants to gain invaluable experience.
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking current students for a 2027 Summer Internship in our Houston, TX 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 You'll Be Doing:
- Work on exciting structural engineering projects including building evaluations, building designs, marine terminal designs, and many others. Projects are located in the United States and world-wide.
- 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, calculation packages, and written reports.
- Work may include travel and work in the field on construction sites.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What You'll Need:
- Students should have an interest in and be pursuing a degree in civil and/or structural 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 leadership and communication abilities.
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.
TO 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. SGH is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
Engineering Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- WSP33
- Cushing Terrell27
- Langan Engineering and Environmental Services27
- HDR26
- ISG26
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services53
- Manufacturing14
- Technology & Software9
- Automotive6
- Construction & Real Estate6
Tips for Your Engineering Internship Search
Start your search in the fall for summer roles
Large engineering employers, defense contractors, semiconductor manufacturers, and major tech hardware firms, open summer intern cohorts as early as August or September. Waiting until spring means competing for a smaller pool of remaining seats. Set a calendar reminder to search actively when the new academic year begins.
Build a portfolio before you polish your resume
Hiring teams at engineering internships want evidence of what you can do, not just where you have worked. Document two or three projects with the tools used, the problem you solved, and a linked repository or published output. A visible body of work gives recruiters something concrete to evaluate when your work history is thin.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts in parallel, combining both approaches reaches employers your campus pipeline may not cover.
Practice your technical screen out loud before you apply
Engineering intern screens typically involve data structures and algorithms problems where interviewers weigh how you reason through a solution as much as whether you reach the right answer. Practice coding problems out loud, narrating your approach, so explaining your thinking becomes automatic before the actual interview.
Target structured rotational and university programs early
Many large engineering employers run formal intern cohorts, rotational programs, university hiring initiatives, or semester co-op pipelines, designed specifically to train people new to the field. These programs recruit on a fixed calendar, fill fast, and often close before general postings appear. Identify the ones that fit your discipline and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 57% of the engineering internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you search so you are not sorting through relocation requirements or lab-access schedules that don't fit your situation. Filter by location and work type first, then focus your applications on the roles you can actually accept.
Engineering Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an engineering internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. A linked GitHub repository or published project gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where engineering recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an engineering internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it most is performance on real engineering work, available headcount on the team, and whether the employer runs a structured return-offer process. Treat the internship as an extended interview and deliver on your project without counting on a standing offer at the end.
When should I apply for engineering internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers, aerospace, semiconductor, and tech hardware firms among them, open their summer engineering intern cohorts the preceding fall, sometimes as early as August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to the start date, so openings appear year-round and checking regularly pays off.
Are engineering internships paid?
Most professional engineering internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and individual listings show what the employer discloses. Stipend-only or unpaid arrangements exist but are uncommon at accredited engineering programs, where course credit rarely substitutes for pay at well-resourced employers.
What should an engineering internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete projects rather than work history: name the tools and languages used, describe what the project accomplished, and link the repository, published analysis, or design files so reviewers can assess your actual work. Add relevant coursework, relevant lab or research experience, and keep the document to one page.
Are there remote engineering internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 43% of the engineering internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract applicants from across the country, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a rotational engineering internship?
A rotational engineering internship places you in two or three different teams or functions over one summer or semester, giving you exposure to hardware, software, systems, or manufacturing depending on the employer's structure. These programs are designed for people new to the field, recruit early in the fall cycle, and are competitive, apply in the first wave to improve your odds.
Can international students get engineering internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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