Forensic Structural Engineer Intern: Field Investigations

Thornton Tomasetti; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical

Paid Time Off

Family Leave for New Parents

Volunteer Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Transit

401k retirement savings with Company

Fitness Reimbursement

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti in Los Angeles invites you to join our Forensics Practice as a Structural Engineer Intern. You will gain hands-on experience investigating structural failures, damage, and performance issues across buildings and infrastructure.

You will collaborate with licensed engineers and other disciplines, documenting conditions, collecting data, and supporting evaluations using forensic methodologies. This role provides exposure to innovative design solutions and real project impact.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in civil, structural, or architectural engineering.
• Strong academic record and demonstrated interest in structural design and forensic problem-solving.
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD, or analysis software is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in field investigations, documenting conditions, and collecting data for analysis.
• Support structural evaluations using engineering tools and forensic methodologies.
• 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

Interest in structural design

Forensic problem-solving

Education

Current undergraduate or graduate student in civil/structural/architectural engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Analysis software

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti in Los Angeles invites you to join our Forensics Practice as a Structural Engineer Intern. You will gain hands-on experience investigating structural failures, damage, and performance issues across buildings and infrastructure.

You will collaborate with licensed engineers and other disciplines, documenting conditions, collecting data, and supporting evaluations using forensic methodologies. This role provides exposure to innovative design solutions and real project impact.