Electrical Engineer Intern - Forensics & Building Diagnostics

Thornton Tomasetti; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision

Paid time off

401k matching

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti is seeking an Electrical Engineer Intern in its Forensics Practice. You will gain hands-on experience investigating electrical system failures, collaborating with professionals, and applying forensic methodologies across buildings and infrastructure.

The role is for current undergraduate or graduate students in electrical engineering with strong academics; AutoCAD, Revit, or electrical-analysis tools are a plus but not required.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in electrical engineering.
• Strong academic record and interest in electrical systems and forensic problem‑solving.
• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or electrical analysis tools is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in field investigations of electrical systems, documenting conditions, and collecting data for analysis.
• Support evaluations of system performance and failure modes using engineering tools and 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

Electrical engineering

AutoCAD

Revit

Forensics

Education

Undergraduate or graduate student in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical analysis tools

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti is seeking an Electrical Engineer Intern in its Forensics Practice. You will gain hands-on experience investigating electrical system failures, collaborating with professionals, and applying forensic methodologies across buildings and infrastructure.

The role is for current undergraduate or graduate students in electrical engineering with strong academics; AutoCAD, Revit, or electrical-analysis tools are a plus but not required.