Mechanical Engineer Intern
About The Position
Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world's challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career. Our Forensic practice investigates problems in the built environment and provides evidence-based solutions founded on rigorous science and physics. We assist attorneys, property managers, building owners, contractors, manufacturers, and design professionals with a wide range of engineering and architectural issues. The Role We have an opportunity for a Mechanical Intern for our Forensics Practice for Summer 2026, this is a full-time in-office internship expected to run May/June 2026 through August/September 2026. Engineering Interns will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team of staff engineers and architects to provide assistance on a variety of tasks for active projects.
Requirements
- Students should be familiar and comfortable with Microsoft Suite programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CAD programs (i.e. AutoCAD).
- Students should be enrolled in a degree (Master's preferred) program in mechanical or chemical engineering.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with any of the following programs is a plus, but is not required: Revit, MicroStation, and Bluebeam.
Responsibilities
- On-site survey, investigation, and documentation of building conditions, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems
- Assist in preparing field notes
- Assist engineering team in preparing technical and investigative reports to support forensics findings and prepare materials related to presentations.
- Review and research applicable building codes, ASHRAE standards, and all other applicable industry standards, etc.
- Assist the engineering team and preparation of drawings and specifications, and construction administration services.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
- Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Commuter Transit (where available)
- 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
- Fitness Reimbursement
- And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
