FAQs
What is the job title for this internship?
The job title is Engineer Intern (Summer 2025) - Protective Design & Security.
What is the main focus of the Protective Design practice?
The main focus of the Protective Design practice is to help architects, owners, developers, and public agencies achieve security objectives while maintaining each project's aesthetic, functional, and budgetary goals.
What are the primary responsibilities of the intern?
The primary responsibilities include structural analysis, design, and detailing of various systems, coordinating design work with in-house staff and other design professionals, preparing construction documents within a BIM environment, and performing blast load and response calculations under supervision.
What qualifications are required for this internship?
Applicants must be undergraduate or graduate students with a concentration in engineering or architecture, have an excellent academic record, and experience in Revit, Tekla, and AutoCAD is helpful but not required.
What is the compensation range for this intern position?
The compensation rate for this position generally ranges from $21 to $30 per hour, depending on various factors such as location, qualifications, and experience.
What types of benefits are offered to interns?
Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and 401k retirement savings with company matching, among others, depending on employment status.
Is previous experience in software such as Revit, Tekla, or AutoCAD mandatory?
No, experience in Revit, Tekla, and AutoCAD is helpful but not required for this internship.
Is this internship position open only to California applicants?
While the compensation range provided is based on California applicants, the position may be available to applicants from other locations as well.
Does Thornton Tomasetti have policies regarding diversity and inclusion?
Yes, Thornton Tomasetti is committed to being an equal employment workplace and considers applicants without regard to various protected characteristics.
What kind of training will the intern receive?
The intern will receive oversight and training from project managers as they perform blast load and response calculations for structural and building enclosure systems.