Architectural Intern

Thornton Tomasetti; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 100,289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, D

Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical

Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New | 

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Transit (where available)

401k retirement savings with Company –

Fitness Reimbursement

And other various wellness, diversity

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti is seeking an Architectural Intern for its Forensics Practice in New York. You will gain hands-on experience investigating building envelope failures, water intrusion, and performance issues across diverse structures, collaborating with professionals across disciplines in a team-oriented environment during Summer 2027.

You will work on field investigations, support design defect evaluations, and help prepare technical reports and exhibits for clients and legal proceedings,

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in architecture.
• Strong academic record and interest in building envelope design and forensic problem-solving.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, or architectural detailing tools is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in field investigations of building envelopes and architectural systems.
• Support evaluations of design and construction defects using forensic techniques.
• Help prepare technical reports and exhibits for clients and legal proceedings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical solutions for repair or mitigation.

Skills

Architecture

Revit

AutoCAD

Education

Architecture student

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

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 Forensicpractice 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.

Your Role

As an Architectural Intern in our Forensics Practice, you will gain hands-on experience investigating building envelope failures, water intrusion, and performance issues across diverse structures. You will collaborate with talented professionals across disciplines in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, gaining meaningful exposure to forensic methodologies and architectural solutions. This internship is intended for students seeking a Summer 2027 internship experience.

What You’ll Do

• Assist in field investigations of building envelopes and architectural systems.
• Support evaluations of design and construction defects using forensic techniques.
• Help prepare technical reports and exhibits for clients and legal proceedings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical solutions for repair or mitigation.

What You’ll Bring

• Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in architecture.
• Strong academic record and interest in building envelope design and forensic problem-solving.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, or architectural detailing tools is a plus but not required.

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is $30 - $35 hourly. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employee already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee's pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

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

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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