Engineer Co-op (Winter 2025) - Forensics at Thornton Tomasetti in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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 have an opportunity for a Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Engineer (MEP) Intern for our Forensics Practice. Engineering Interns will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team of staff engineers and architects to provide assistance on a variety of tasks for active projects.



Responsibilities



While project work can vary greatly from day to day, typical tasks may include the following:

• On-site survey, investigation, and documentation of building conditions, including mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection systems
  
  


• Assist in preparing field notes
  
  


• Assist engineering team in preparing technical and investigative reports to support forensics findings and prepare materials related to presentations.
  
  


• Review and research applicable building codes, ASHRAE standards, and all other applicable industry standards, etc.
  
  


• Assist the engineering team and preparation of drawings and specifications, and construction administration services.
  
  

Requirements



Students should be familiar and comfortable with Microsoft Suite programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CAD programs (i.e. AutoCAD). Familiarity with any of the following programs is a plus, but is not required: Revit, MicroStation, and Bluebeam.



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 & 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
  
  

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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