Structural Engineer Intern

Thornton Tomasetti • San Francisco, CA

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About The Position

As a Structural Engineer Intern in Thornton Tomasetti’s Restoration & Renewal Practice, you will gain hands-on experience assessing, repairing, and rehabilitating existing buildings and structures. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on projects ranging from historic preservation to modern renovations, assisting with structural evaluations, documentation, and solution development. The internship offers an opportunity to learn practical approaches to renewal challenges and how engineering can extend the life and safety of buildings. This role is for Summer 2027.

Thornton Tomasetti’s Renewal practice provides structural, envelope, and building-systems solutions for existing properties of all uses, ages, and construction types. Its services include condition assessments, investigations, feasibility studies, peer reviews, repair and renovation design, and field oversight.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering.
• Strong academic record.
• Demonstrated interest in structural repair, renovation, or preservation.
• Curiosity, attention to detail, and eagerness to learn from experienced engineers.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, or structural analysis software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field investigations, document structural conditions, and collect data for analysis.
• Support evaluations of structural integrity, damage, and deterioration across a range of building types.
• Contribute to technical reports, drawings, and exhibits for internal and client use.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other team members to develop practical repair and rehabilitation solutions.
• Learn and apply industry standards, building codes, and best practices in structural renewal.

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