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Internship/Co-op – Structural Mechanics
| Company | Simpson Gumpertz & Heger |
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| Location | Waltham, MA, USA |
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| Salary | $28.5 – $35.75 |
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| Type | Internship |
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| Degrees | Master’s, PhD |
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| Experience Level | Internship |
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Requirements
- Pursuing a graduate degree (M.S. or PhD.) or currently a junior/senior intending to pursue a graduate program
- Interest in civil and/or structural engineering, materials science, architecture, and architectural engineering
- Maintain high grades in their studies
- Strong communication abilities
Responsibilities
- Assist with construction monitoring, field investigations, condition assessments, construction observations, project drafting, structural design and analysis, and site inspections
- Analyze materials, support 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 finite element analysis (FEA) software such as Abaqus or Ansys
- Assist with preparation of client deliverables, including construction documents, specifications, and written reports
- Work may include travel and working from heights
Preferred Qualifications
- Enthusiastic about the challenges associated with the development of sophisticated engineering work product in an atmosphere of high professionalism
