Acoustics Intern (Summer 2025) - Structural at Thornton Tomasetti in Los Angeles, California

Job Description:

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.



The Role



We're looking for students curious about sound and vibration in our built environment. This could be perfecting the acoustics in a concert hall, making it easier for students to concentrate in class, determining the appropriate background levels for speech privacy in the office, limiting uncomfortable sway in tall buildings, preventing construction activity from damaging nearby structures , and much more.



Responsibilities

• Conduct field measurements and inspections
  
  


• Review architectural and engineering drawings
  
  


• Assist in analytical modeling , research and calculations, and generating reports
  
  

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate student in acoustics OR a degree in construction, engineering , architecture , or performing arts with demonstrated coursework in acoustics or related fields.
  
  


• Strong communication and presentation skills, an aptitude for taking initiative, and an eagerness to learn.
  
  


• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite ( i.e. Word , Excel , PowerPoint ).
  
  

• Fundamentals of sound and/or vibration, are preferred.
  
  


• Basic knowledge of how to read architectural and engineering drawings is preferred.
  
  


• Experience BlueBeam , Revit, AutoCAD, SketchUp
  
  


• Background/training in music (performance, mixing, etc.) preferred.
  
  

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is$25-$30hourly.This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the California Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful California applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation.Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted byCaliforniaEqual 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.



Benefits


Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
  
  


• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
  
  


• Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
  
  


• Tuition Reimbursement
  
  


• Commuter Transit (where available)
  
  


• 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
  
  


• Fitness Reimbursement
  
  


• And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives
  
  

Pursuant to the SanFrancisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.


Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.



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