Forensic Structural Intern – Field & Design Insights

Thornton Tomasetti; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter transit

401k with company match

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti is seeking a Structural Engineer Intern for the Forensics Practice in New York. You will gain hands-on experience investigating structural failures, damage, and performance issues across buildings and infrastructure, working with engineers across disciplines during Summer 2027.

You will assist in field investigations, document conditions, and collect data for analysis, while supporting structural evaluations and preparing reports for clients and legal proceedings.

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.

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

Interest in structural design

Forensic problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Civil/Structural/Architectural engineering (undergrad/grad)

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Analysis software

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti is seeking a Structural Engineer Intern for the Forensics Practice in New York. You will gain hands-on experience investigating structural failures, damage, and performance issues across buildings and infrastructure, working with engineers across disciplines during Summer 2027.

You will assist in field investigations, document conditions, and collect data for analysis, while supporting structural evaluations and preparing reports for clients and legal proceedings.