Structural Engineer Intern

Thornton Tomasetti • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Thornton Tomasetti’s Structural Engineering practice works with architects, building owners, and builders to develop structural solutions for projects of varied types, sizes, and complexity, balancing form, function, sustainability, constructability, schedule, and budget. The Structural Engineer Intern will gain hands-on experience on real-world projects such as high-rise buildings, cultural institutions, sports venues, transportation facilities, and complex renovations or adaptive-reuse projects. The intern will work with professionals across disciplines in a team-oriented environment and gain exposure to structural design and engineering solutions. This is a full-time internship for Summer 2027.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil, structural, or architectural engineering.
• Strong academic record.
• Demonstrated passion for structural design and engineering problem solving.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, StructurePoint Software, and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the structural analysis, design, and detailing of steel, concrete, masonry, and timber systems across a variety of building project types.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, and other design professionals to support high-quality, coordinated designs.
• Assist in preparing construction documents and drawings within a BIM environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, and other voluntary benefits, depending on employment status.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and childcare, depending on employment status.
• Paid time off, family leave for new parents, and volunteer time, depending on employment status.
• Tuition reimbursement, depending on employment status.
• Commuter transit benefits where available, depending on employment status.
• 401(k) retirement savings with company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments, depending on employment status.
• Fitness reimbursement, depending on employment status.
• Wellness, diversity/inclusion, and employee resource programs and initiatives, depending on employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed