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Overview

Building your future with drive, passion, and imagination.

Building your future with drive, passion, and imagination.

What makes careers at SGH so special?

  • Our teams of experts are ready to share their knowledge and fuel your journey so you can become the best in your field
  • We will encourage you to engage with industry organizations and contribute to developing new standards so you can push the limits of engineering
  • Our wide-ranging technical practice groups offer opportunities to collaborate across the firm, advance our collective knowledge, and gain early leadership experience
  • We hire exceptional people and offer the resources and collaborative office settings to foster your imagination

Meet SGH on campus.

We visit colleges and universities across the country to meet you in person and to share why SGH is a special place to work. Please email jobs@sgh.com with any questions about these events.

March

Date School Event
3/3/2025 UT Austin ACI General Body Meeting
3/4/2025 UConn College of Engineering “Engineering-Only” Career Fair
3/4/2025 Colorado State University Info Session
3/6/2025 University of Wyoming Info Session
3/6/2025 UMass Lowell Civil & Environmental Engineering Career Fair
3/6/2025 Wentworth Institute of Technology Spring 2025 Co-op & Career Fair
3/6/2025 WPI 2025 In Person Spring Career Fair
3/7/2025 University of Buffalo Spring STEM Career Fair - Tau Beta Pi
3/8/2025 University of Georgia 2025 Southeast Student Symposium

April

Date School Event
4/7/2025 UC San Diego General Body Meeting Presentation
4/11/2025 San Jose State University Spring 2025 Network event
4/18/2025 Stanford University EERI Seminar Series
4/23/2025 Cal State Northridge Info Session
4/24/2025 UC Berkeley ASCE End of Year Banquet

Join our team.

We are always looking for talented, passionate individuals to join our team. Are you ready to get started? Explore our current openings and opportunities.

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Have Questions?

Full-Time Positions

How do I apply for a position at SGH?

You can apply online through our applicant tracking system on the Job Openings page. 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.

What happens to my resume once it has been submitted?

Once your resume has been submitted, you will receive an automatic response informing you that your resume was “successfully submitted.” The recruiter will review all submissions and contact qualified candidates.

How do I know what positions are currently available in all of your offices?

You can search all of our open positions on our Job Openings page. We post positions as they become available.

Internships & Co-Ops

What type of work experience will I gain during my internship?

You will most likely experience many different types of assignments at SGH. Most co-ops gain a variety of experience both in the office and in the field. Tasks vary from office work, such as drafting assignments, litigation support, designing structural members, and structural analysis, to field work such as construction monitoring and investigations.

What are my chances of being offered a full-time position upon graduation?

The chances of being offered a full-time position upon graduation depend on what areas of SGH interest you. Certain departments require graduate degrees for entry-level staff. And of course all of this is predicated on the quality of effort and work that you demonstrate as a co-op/internSGH believes in the co-op/intern program as a feeder system for staff.

Will I get field experience?

Most co-ops/interns spend a portion of their time in the field. This varies depending on what type of projects are in the office. Some co-ops spend up to 75% of their time at SGH in the field while others are only exposed to a few field assignments.

What types of students does SGH look for?

We look for students with a combination of technical and interpersonal skills who thrive while working in a diverse and fast-paced environment. Our ideal students have the aptitude, attitude, skills, and initiative to work collaboratively as a member and/or leader of a team. Commonly, we look for college students who have already completed their second year at an accredited college or university.

Will I be paid for my internship/co-op assignment?

Yes, students are paid an hourly rate based on their academic level, prior internship or co-op experience, and industry market data.

Which SGH locations have internships or co-op assignments?

SGH offers internships and co-op opportunities at all office locations.