Structural 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 Structural Engineer Intern for our Forensics Practice. This is a full-time internship for Summer 2026. While project work can vary greatly from day to day, typical tasks may include the following: On-site inspections and investigations including surveying and documenting observations, photographing, and sketching. Assist in preparing field notes. Assist engineering team in preparing technical and investigative reports to support forensics findings and prepare materials related to presentations. Assist engineering team in structural analysis and repair rehabilitation design of concrete, steel, timber, masonry, and other structural systems. Review and research applicable building codes, and other applicable industry standards. Assist the engineering team in preparation of drawings and specifications, and construction administration services. Students should be familiar and comfortable with Microsoft Suite programs (i.e. Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and CAD programs (i.e. AutoCAD). Familiarity with any of the following programs is a plus, but is not required: Revit, Bluebeam, and SAP2000.
Requirements
- Students should be familiar and comfortable with Microsoft Suite programs (i.e. Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and CAD programs (i.e. AutoCAD).
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with any of the following programs is a plus, but is not required: Revit, Bluebeam, and SAP2000.
Responsibilities
- On-site inspections and investigations including surveying and documenting observations, photographing, and sketching.
- Assist in preparing field notes.
- Assist engineering team in preparing technical and investigative reports to support forensics findings and prepare materials related to presentations.
- Assist engineering team in structural analysis and repair rehabilitation design of concrete, steel, timber, masonry, and other structural systems.
- Review and research applicable building codes, and other applicable industry standards.
- Assist the engineering team in 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
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
