Structural Engineer Intern

Thornton Tomasetti; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

401k retirement savings with Company

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Transit (where available)

Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical

Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New/NA

Fitness Reimbursement

And other wellness programs

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti's Structural Engineering practice invites an Engineer Intern to gain hands-on experience on real projects, ranging from high-rise and cultural institutions to transportation facilities. You will work with a team across disciplines in a dynamic environment, contributing to structural design and documentation.

Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in civil, structural, or architectural engineering, you should have a strong academic record and an eagerness to

Qualifications

• Currently an undergraduate or graduate student pursuing civil, structural, or architectural engineering.
• Strong academic record and a demonstrated passion for structural design and engineering problem solving.
• Familiarity with SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, StructurePoint Software, and Revit are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the structural analysis, design and detailing of steel, concrete, masonry and timber systems across a variety of building project types.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, architects, and other design professionals to support the delivery of high‑quality, coordinated designs.
• Assist in preparing construction documents and drawings within a BIM environment, gaining practical experience with industry‑standard tools, workflows, and documentation practices.

Skills

Structural design interest

Strong academic record

Team collaboration

Education

Undergrad/grad student in civil/structural/architectural engineering

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

RAM

StructurePoint

Revit

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.

Our Structural Engineering practice collaborates with architects, building owners, and builders to design elegant solutions for projects of all types, sizes, and levels of complexity. From designing the world’s tallest buildings and most extended spans to engineering inventive "jewel-box" structures and designing major expansion projects, we continually seek the best balance among the demands of form, function, sustainability, constructability, schedule, and budget.

Your Role

As an Engineer Intern in our Structural Practice, you will gain hands‑on experience on real‑world projects, ranging from high‑rise buildings and cultural institutions to sports venues, transportation facilities, and complex renovation or adaptive‑reuse work. You will collaborate with talented professionals across disciplines in a dynamic, team‑oriented environment, gaining meaningful exposure to innovative structural design and engineering solutions. This is a full‑time internship starting Summer 2027.

What You’ll Do

• Contribute to the structural analysis, design and detailing of steel, concrete, masonry and timber systems across a variety of building project types.
• Collaborate closely with engineers, architects, and other design professionals to support the delivery of high‑quality, coordinated designs.
• Assist in preparing construction documents and drawings within a BIM environment, gaining practical experience with industry‑standard tools, workflows, and documentation practices.

What You’ll Bring

• Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in civil, structural, or architectural engineering.
• Strong academic record and a demonstrated passion for structural design and engineering problem solving.
• Familiarity with tools like SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, StructurePoint Software, and Revit are a plus.

Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & 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
• And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

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.

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