Bridge Engineer Intern

Thornton Tomasetti; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Family leave

Volunteer time

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter transit (where available)

401k matching

Fitness reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti invites an Engineer Intern to join the Transportation Bridge Team in Portland, Maine for the Summer 2027 program.

You will assist in designing projects from conception through construction, perform analyses and calculations, and ensure work meets quality standards under guidance. This internship offers hands-on experience with transportation infrastructure projects and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate in B.S. Civil or Structural Engineering. Master’s degree preferred.
• Excellent academic record.
• Experience in OpenRoads Designer is helpful but not required; familiarity with BIM is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design projects or components from conception through construction.
• Conduct analyses, develop calculations, interpret data, recognize problems, and find solutions.
• Be guided by corporate quality control standards within your discipline.

Education

B.S. Civil or Structural Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

BIM

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 Transportation practice includes Bridge and Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Resident Engineering and Inspection, Bridge Inspection, and Geotechnical Engineering. We specialize in analysis, design, evaluation, monitoring, and rehabilitation for a wide variety of transportation infrastructure projects. We offer a wide range of expertise to support client needs for both new and existing transportation structures.

The Role

We have an opportunity for an Engineer Intern for our Transportation Practice on our Bridge Team in Portland for the Summer of 2027.

What You'll Do

• Your day-to-day will have you working on designing projects or components of projects from conception through construction.
• Your daily tasks will have you conducting analyses, developing calculations, interpreting data, recognizing problems, and finding solutions.
• You will be guided by corporate quality control standards within your discipline.

What You'll Bring

• Pursuing an undergraduate in B.S. Civil or Structural Engineering. Master’s degree preferred.
• Excellent academic record.
• Experience in OpenRoads Designer is helpful but not required; familiarity with BIM is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & 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

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.