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Our Forensic practice investigates problems in the built environment and provides evidence-based solutions founded on rigorous science and physics. We assist attorneys, property managers, building owners, contractors, manufacturers, and design professionals with a wide range of engineering and architectural issues.

Your Role

As a Structural Engineer Intern in our ForensicsPractice, you will gain hands-on experience investigating structural failures, damage, and performance issues across buildings, infrastructure, and specialty structures. You will collaborate with talented professionals across disciplines in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, gaining meaningful exposure to innovative design and engineering solutions. This is a full-time co-op position for Spring 2027.

What You'll Do

• Assistin field investigations, documenting conditions, and collecting data for analysis.

• Support structural evaluations using engineering tools and forensic methodologies.

• Help prepare technical reports andexhibitsfor clients and legal proceedings.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical solutions for repair or mitigation.

What You'll Bring

• Current undergraduate or graduate student pursuing a degree in civil, structural, or architectural engineering.

• Strong academic record anddemonstratedinterest in structural design and forensic problem-solving.

• Experiencewith Revit, AutoCAD, or analysis software is a plus but notrequired.

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is$25-$35hourly.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 byNew YorkEqual 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.

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