Structural Engineer Intern

Thornton Tomasetti • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Thornton Tomasetti is seeking a structural engineering student to join its Construction Engineering Practice as a summer 2027 intern. The practice applies structural engineering expertise to contractor needs, including contractor support, tower crane and skip hoist engineering, shoring and reshoring design, excavation and earth retention engineering, connection design, erection engineering, value engineering, and structural design for design-build projects.

The intern will assist with engineering and design work for structures delegated to contractors. Work may involve tower cranes and skip hoists, shoring and reshoring, earth retention systems, temporary stability analysis, and structural design. The role also involves coordinating design work with in-house staff, architects, and other engineering disciplines, and preparing construction documents in a BIM environment.

Requirements

• Be an undergraduate or graduate student concentrating in engineering or architecture.
• Have an excellent academic record.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Revit, Tekla, and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis, design, and detailing of steel, concrete, masonry, and timber systems.
• Coordinate design work with in-house staff, architects, and professionals from other engineering disciplines.
• Prepare construction documents within a BIM environment.
• Assist in the design of structures delegated to the contractor.
• Contribute to engineering work involving tower cranes and skip hoists, shoring and reshoring, earth retention systems, temporary stability analysis, and structures.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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