Technical Intern, Advanced Analysis Summer 2027

Location: Newport Beach, California, United States Department: Structural Mechanics

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 Internship at our Orange County or San Diego, CA, 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. Internships are available year-round. Applicants should indicate their available timeframe in their application. Applicants must be available to work full-time.

What You’ll Be Doing

Work side-by-side with industry experts to develop practical solutions to structural engineering challenges.

Support projects related to nuclear and non-nuclear power generation and storage, national defense installations, and other critical infrastructure.

Develop state-of-the-art analytical models to evaluate the performance of buildings, mechanical systems, and non-structural components in response to earthquakes and other hazards.

Perform structural analysis and design under the guidance of licensed professionals.

Assist with preparation of client deliverables, including formal calculation packages, written reports, and presentation slides.

Collaborate with SGH researchers to support advancement in the structural engineering state of practice.

Develop digital tools to enhance engineering workflows and productivity.

Perform reconnaissance on existing structures, conduct field tests, or monitor construction in progress with guidance and support of engineers.

Work may include travel and working from heights.

What You’ll Need

Students should have an interest in civil and or structural engineering, materials science, architecture, and architectural engineering.

Maintain high grades in their studies, and are 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

Full-time temporary employees are eligible for medical insurance, paid holidays and sick leave. Part-time temporary employees are eligible for sick leave.

Compensation

This compensation range is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws. The pay range is effective for 2026 and is based on enrollment in the applicable degree program as noted below. The actual rate will be dependent upon the candidate’s education level within the degree program.

Undergraduate: $29.25 - $32.50 per hour

Graduate: $33.75 - $34.75 per hour

PhD student: $36.75 per hour

Technical Interns are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus.

Technical Intern

$30.25—$38.25 USD

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 [email protected] 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.