Technical Intern Jobs in Massachusetts
Technical Intern jobs in Massachusetts are in steady demand, concentrated in Boston, Cambridge, and Worcester, where life sciences, clean energy, and defense technology anchor the market at every level from first-year undergraduates to graduate candidates. Major employers with lasting presences here include Raytheon Technologies, General Electric, and Mass General Brigham, all of which run structured technical internship programs. The most sought-after specialties are software engineering, electrical systems, and biomedical research support. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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.
We want someone passionate about engineering who wants to gain invaluable experience.
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking current students for a Summer 2027 Geotechnical Engineering Internship in our Waltham office. As a Geotechnical Engineering Intern, you will work side-by-side with industry-leading experts in the office and 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 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, groundwater flow, and seepage. Evaluate earthen embankments/dams/reservoirs, tunnels, asphalt, and concrete pavements.
- Analyses and forensic evaluations of failed or deteriorated structures.
- Support construction operations for contractors, including new construction, rehabilitation, strengthening, and repair.
- Evaluation of litigation claims 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.
- Maintain high grades in their studies.
- Interest in learning through hands-on work experience in a consulting engineering environment.
- Enthusiastic about the challenges of developing sophisticated engineering work products in an atmosphere of high professionalism.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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.
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.
We want someone passionate about engineering who wants to gain invaluable experience.
Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking current students for a Summer 2027 Geotechnical Engineering Internship in our Waltham office. As a Geotechnical Engineering Intern, you will work side-by-side with industry-leading experts in the office and 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 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, groundwater flow, and seepage. Evaluate earthen embankments/dams/reservoirs, tunnels, asphalt, and concrete pavements.
- Analyses and forensic evaluations of failed or deteriorated structures.
- Support construction operations for contractors, including new construction, rehabilitation, strengthening, and repair.
- Evaluation of litigation claims 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.
- Maintain high grades in their studies.
- Interest in learning through hands-on work experience in a consulting engineering environment.
- Enthusiastic about the challenges of developing sophisticated engineering work products in an atmosphere of high professionalism.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
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.
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Technical Intern Job Market in Massachusetts
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in technical intern jobs across Massachusetts.
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field
- Demonstrated coursework or project experience in the relevant technical discipline
- Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Python, MATLAB, CAD software, or lab instrumentation
- Ability to work on-site in Massachusetts for the full internship term
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional team collaboration
- GPA of 3.0 or higher as stated in the majority of Massachusetts technical intern postings
Technical Intern Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a technical intern in Massachusetts?
Most Massachusetts technical intern roles require current enrollment in an accredited engineering, computer science, or applied science program at a Massachusetts college or university. Employers typically expect completed foundational coursework in the relevant discipline, and candidates strengthen their applications with hands-on project work, participation in university research labs, or involvement in organizations such as IEEE or the Society of Women Engineers chapters active across Massachusetts campuses.
Which companies hire technical interns in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts technical intern roles are posted by Simpson Gumpertz & Heger and Trane Technologies and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Massachusetts's dense cluster of research universities, defense contractors, and biotech firms means that new internship cohorts open across the state throughout the academic year, not only in the summer cycle.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most technical intern jobs?
Waltham and Wilmington lead Massachusetts for technical intern openings. Boston and Cambridge dominate because of the concentration of research hospitals, biotech headquarters, and university-affiliated innovation districts, while Worcester draws postings from defense-adjacent manufacturers and the growing life sciences corridor along Route 9 that connects several mid-state research campuses and medical device firms.
Are there remote technical intern jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're less common than in fully desk-based roles, since many technical internships involve lab work, hardware testing, or on-site collaboration. About 100% of technical intern openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, though the share is higher in software-focused roles than in roles tied to physical systems or laboratory environments.
How can I get hired as a technical intern in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying through structured intern cohort programs that Massachusetts employers run specifically for students without prior industry experience, including those at Raytheon Technologies, MathWorks, and Massachusetts General Hospital's research division. Candidates who have completed relevant coursework, contributed to a university engineering team, or earned a relevant certification such as a CompTIA or SolidWorks credential stand out even without paid experience. Entry-level co-op postings through Northeastern University's co-op network and WPI's project-based programs also give candidates a direct foot in the door.
Where can I find and apply to technical intern jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to technical intern jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings across industries and locations. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to the ones that match.
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