Structural Engineer Intern

Thornton Tomasetti • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

As a Structural Engineer Intern in Thornton Tomasetti’s Forensics Practice, you will gain hands-on experience investigating structural failures, damage, and performance issues across buildings, infrastructure, and specialty structures. You will collaborate with professionals across disciplines in a dynamic, team-oriented environment and gain exposure to engineering and design solutions. The Forensics practice investigates problems in the built environment and provides evidence-based solutions founded on science and physics, assisting attorneys, property managers, building owners, contractors, manufacturers, and design professionals.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in civil, structural, or architectural engineering.
• Strong academic record and demonstrated interest in structural design and forensic problem-solving.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, or analysis software is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in field investigations, document conditions, and collect data for analysis.
• Support structural evaluations using engineering tools and forensic methodologies.
• Help prepare technical reports and exhibits for clients and legal proceedings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical solutions for repair or mitigation.

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.

What This Job Offers

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