Structural Engineering Intern: Build & Analyze Real Projects

Thornton Tomasetti; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

401k retirement savings

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Fitness reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti in San Francisco, CA invites applications for a Summer 2027 Engineer Intern in our Structural Practice. You will gain hands-on experience on real-world projects, working with a team of engineers, architects and design professionals on structural analysis, design and detailing.

As an intern, you will assist in preparing construction documents within a BIM environment using industry-standard tools, while developing your knowledge of steel, concrete, masonry and timber systems.

Qualifications

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

Engineering problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or master's in civil/structural/architectural engineering

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

RAM

StructurePoint

Revit

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti in San Francisco, CA invites applications for a Summer 2027 Engineer Intern in our Structural Practice. You will gain hands-on experience on real-world projects, working with a team of engineers, architects and design professionals on structural analysis, design and detailing.

As an intern, you will assist in preparing construction documents within a BIM environment using industry-standard tools, while developing your knowledge of steel, concrete, masonry and timber systems.