Resilience Engineer Intern

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 Sustainability & Resilience practice collaborates with clients and project partners to integrate successful green solutions into the planning, design, construction, and operation of buildings, reducing their environmental impact at every stage of their life cycle. We use whole system thinking and leading-edge analytical tools to develop innovative solutions that balance economic, social, and environmental factors. Our experienced team offers sustainable design strategies, energy analysis, green building certification consulting, sustainability analysis, and upgrades for existing structures, along with education and training. Your Role   As a Resilience Engineer Intern in our Sustainability & Resilience Practice, you will gain hands-on experience supporting resilience and risk assessment projects for buildings and infrastructure systems.  You’ll   assist  engineers and architects in analyzing climate hazards, assessing building performance, and contributing to performance-based and resilience-focused design, all while learning about climate adaptation and hazard mitigation strategies in a collaborative environment. This is a full-time internship for Summer 2027. 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, while assisting with AutoCAD drafting and Revit modeling. Analyze architectural, structural, and MEP systems in support of resilience objectives and project recommendations. Prepare reports, technical documentation, and presentation materials, and assist with project coordination, administrative tasks, and construction observation as needed. What  You’ll  Bring   Current undergraduate or graduate student in resilience-related engineering or architecture.  Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Experience with CAD software ( e.g. AutoCAD) is a plus. Experience or familiarity with tools such as Bluebeam, ArcGIS, HAZUS, SketchUp, Mathcad, or structural analysis software is a plus.  Familiarity with resilience or sustainability certifications (LEED, RELi , WEDG) is a plus.  Compensation The rate for this position generally is $30 - $35 hourly. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employee already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee’s pay history will not be used in compensation decisions. 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