Mechanical Engineer Co-op

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 – Forensic Practice

The Forensic Practice investigates problems in the built environment and provides evidence‑based solutions founded on rigorous science and physics. We assist attorneys, property managers, building owners, contractors, manufacturers, and design professionals with a wide range of engineering and architectural issues.

Your Role

As a Mechanical Engineer Intern in our Forensics Practice, you will gain hands‑on experience investigating HVAC and building systems failures, damage, and performance issues across commercial, institutional, and specialty facilities. You will collaborate with talented professionals across disciplines in a dynamic, team‑oriented environment, gaining meaningful exposure to innovative engineering solutions and forensic methodologies.

This is a full‑time co‑op position for Winter 2027.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You’ll Bring

• 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.

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is $25–$35 hourly. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law and assumes the successful applicant will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by law.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
• Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Transit (where available)
• 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.