Structural Engineer Intern

USA Thornton Tomasetti • Washington DC, WA

31d • $20 - $35

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 Protective Design practice helps architects, owners, developers, and public agencies worldwide achieve security objectives while upholding each project’s aesthetic, functional and budgetary goals. A recognized leader in security services – with more than 60 years of experience – we collaborate with clients and project teams to develop physical, technical, and operational security solutions for facilities of every type, use, and size. The Role We have an opportunity for a Structural Engineer Intern for our Protective Design & Security Practice for the Summer 2026.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate student with a concentration in engineering or architecture.
• Excellent academic record.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Revit, Tekla, and AutoCAD is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for structural analysis, design, and detailing of steel, concrete, masonry, and timber systems.
• Coordination of design work with in-house staff as we as other design professionals including Architects and other Engineering disciplines.
• Preparation of construction documents within a BIM environment.

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees