Description:
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, code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With more than 600 employees in eight office locations throughout the United States, SGH’s industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s possible.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Perform and monitor tests associated with glass, cement, piping, concrete, bricks, slate, tile, coatings, steel, CFRP, plastics, insulation, roofing etc.
- Collect, record, conduct basic analysis of test data, and notify supervisor when unusual data is recognized
- Fabricate and/or prepare test specimens and test fixtures in lab or field using various equipment
- Assist with the management of the lab equipment inventory; sign equipment in/out, gather equipment for staff, maintain equipment records, perform maintenance and calibration
- Set up machines, build test frames and ensure the tests are running properly while receiving supervision and assistance
- Responsible for receipt and logging of incoming deliveries (equipment, samples, and supplies)
- Assists senior staff in management of sample in storage
- Operate forklift (SGH will train)
- Assist with concrete mixing, cutting, and polishing (SGH will train)
- Assist with laboratory physical testing setup and component fabrication/assembly
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, 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.