About the role#
As a Resilience Engineer Intern in our Sustainability and Resilience practice, you will support resilience and risk assessment projects for buildings and infrastructure. You will work alongside engineers and architects to analyze climate hazards and assess building performance. This role provides hands-on experience in performance-based design, climate adaptation, and hazard mitigation strategies.
What you'll do#
- Support multi-hazard risk assessments, climate change impact studies, and resilience evaluations through research, analysis, and documentation.
- Participate in site surveys, building inspections, and existing conditions assessments.
- Assist with AutoCAD drafting and Revit modeling.
- Analyze architectural, structural, and MEP systems to support resilience objectives and project recommendations.
- Prepare reports, technical documentation, and presentation materials.
- Assist with project coordination, administrative tasks, and construction observation.
What you'll need#
- Current undergraduate or graduate student status in a resilience-related engineering or architecture program.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD is a plus.
- Familiarity with tools such as Bluebeam, ArcGIS, HAZUS, SketchUp, Mathcad, or structural analysis software is helpful.
- Familiarity with resilience or sustainability certifications like LEED, RELi, or WEDG is an advantage.
Location & details#
- Location: New York, New York.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- Status: Full-time.
- Compensation: $30 to $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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