Forensic Mechanical Engineer Intern

Thornton Tomasetti; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti’s Forensic Practice offers a hands-on internship for mechanical engineering students. You will dive into HVAC and building systems issues, documenting conditions, collecting data, and contributing to forensic analyses in a team environment.

You’ll help generate technical reports and exhibits for clients and courts while learning practical repair strategies with engineers across disciplines.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in field investigations of HVAC and building 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

Strong academic record

Education

Pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

HVAC analysis tools

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti’s Forensic Practice offers a hands-on internship for mechanical engineering students. You will dive into HVAC and building systems issues, documenting conditions, collecting data, and contributing to forensic analyses in a team environment.

You’ll help generate technical reports and exhibits for clients and courts while learning practical repair strategies with engineers across disciplines.