Forensic Mechanical Engineer Co-op - HVAC Systems

Thornton Tomasetti; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401k retirement savings with company matching

Fitness Reimbursement

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern in New York for Winter 2027. This full-time co-op position offers hands-on experience in investigating HVAC and building systems failures. Collaborate with professionals across disciplines while gaining exposure to innovative engineering solutions.

The ideal candidate will be a current undergraduate or graduate student in mechanical engineering with a strong academic record and interest in forensic problem-solving.

Compensation is $25–$35 per hour, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Strong academic record and interest in building systems and forensic problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist in field investigations of HVAC and building systems.
• Support evaluations of system performance and failure modes.
• Help prepare technical reports for clients and legal proceedings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for practical solutions.

Skills

Building systems knowledge

Forensic problem-solving

AutoCAD

Revit

HVAC analysis tools

Education

Current undergraduate or graduate student in mechanical engineering

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti is seeking a Mechanical Engineer Intern in New York for Winter 2027. This full-time co-op position offers hands-on experience in investigating HVAC and building systems failures. Collaborate with professionals across disciplines while gaining exposure to innovative engineering solutions.

The ideal candidate will be a current undergraduate or graduate student in mechanical engineering with a strong academic record and interest in forensic problem-solving.

Compensation is $25–$35 per hour, with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and tuition reimbursement.