About the role#
As an Electronic Security Intern in the Protective Design and Security practice, you will support risk-led security strategies for facilities and campuses. You will gain exposure to how surveillance, access control, detection, and infrastructure integrate into the built environment to create security solutions.
What you'll do#
- Support design and planning tasks for access control, video surveillance, intrusion detection, and related security systems.
- Assist with security technology studies, infrastructure coordination, and design documentation.
- Help prepare reports, drawings, device schedules, and technical narratives.
- Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers, IT stakeholders, and physical security specialists in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Participate in on-site assessments, field surveys, and construction-phase activities.
- Develop foundational knowledge of cabling, power, and networks for security systems.
- Build familiarity with the company culture, service offerings, and interdisciplinary approach to electronic security, operations, and resilience.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate or graduate student in electrical engineering, systems engineering, security engineering, architecture, or a related field.
- Interest in electronic security, low-voltage systems, and security technology integration.
- Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Familiarity with design, visualization, and documentation tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, Bluebeam, ARC GIS, or Unreal Engine is a plus.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
Location & details#
- Location: Washington, DC.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
- Pay: $25 - $35 per hour.
About Thornton Tomasetti
Thornton Tomasetti provides engineering and design services for a wide range of projects. The firm specializes in structural engineering, facade engineering, and building renewal. It also works on forensics, sustainability, and emergency response. Founded in 1949, the company is based in New York and employs over 2,000 people.
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