Bridge Engineer Internships
Bridge engineer internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience on live infrastructure work, mentorship from working engineers, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, HNTB Corporation, and Thornton Tomasetti among the employers posting roles now.
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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 Transportation practice includes Bridge and Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Resident Engineering and Inspection, Bridge Inspection, and Geotechnical Engineering. We specialize in analysis, design, evaluation, monitoring, and rehabilitation for a wide variety of transportation infrastructure projects. We offer a wide range of expertise to support client needs for both new and existing transportation structures.
The Role
We have an opportunity for an Engineer Intern for our Transportation Practice on our Bridge Team in New York for the Summer of 2027.
What You'll Do
- Your day-to-day will have you working on designing projects or components of projects from conception through construction.
- Your daily tasks will have you conducting analyses, developing calculations, interpreting data, recognizing problems, and finding solutions.
- You will be guided by corporate quality control standards within your discipline.
What You'll Bring
- Pursuing an undergraduate in B.S. Civil or Structural Engineering. Master’s degree preferred.
- Excellent academic record.
- Experience in OpenRoads Designer is helpful but not required; familiarity with BIM is a plus.
Compensation
The rate for this position generally is $30 - $35 . 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.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 San Francisco 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.
Thornton Tomasetti Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement
Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at Thornton Tomasetti are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.
Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.
To request a reasonable accommodation during the application process for this role, please contact talentconcierge@throntontomasetti.com
Beware Of Recruitment Fraud: Scammers may attempt to impersonate Thornton Tomasetti. Messages from our firm come only from the ThorntonTomasetti.com domain, Thornton Tomasetti does not use any third-party recruiters. When in doubt, please contact us through our web form here and see how you can protect yourself online here.
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 Transportation practice includes Bridge and Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Resident Engineering and Inspection, Bridge Inspection, and Geotechnical Engineering. We specialize in analysis, design, evaluation, monitoring, and rehabilitation for a wide variety of transportation infrastructure projects. We offer a wide range of expertise to support client needs for both new and existing transportation structures.
The Role
We have an opportunity for an Engineer Intern for our Transportation Practice on our Bridge Team in New York for the Summer of 2027.
What You'll Do
- Your day-to-day will have you working on designing projects or components of projects from conception through construction.
- Your daily tasks will have you conducting analyses, developing calculations, interpreting data, recognizing problems, and finding solutions.
- You will be guided by corporate quality control standards within your discipline.
What You'll Bring
- Pursuing an undergraduate in B.S. Civil or Structural Engineering. Master’s degree preferred.
- Excellent academic record.
- Experience in OpenRoads Designer is helpful but not required; familiarity with BIM is a plus.
Compensation
The rate for this position generally is $30 - $35 . 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.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 San Francisco 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.
Thornton Tomasetti Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement
Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at Thornton Tomasetti are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms.
Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.
To request a reasonable accommodation during the application process for this role, please contact talentconcierge@throntontomasetti.com
Beware Of Recruitment Fraud: Scammers may attempt to impersonate Thornton Tomasetti. Messages from our firm come only from the ThorntonTomasetti.com domain, Thornton Tomasetti does not use any third-party recruiters. When in doubt, please contact us through our web form here and see how you can protect yourself online here.
Bridge Engineer Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Tips for Your Bridge Engineer Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large engineering firms, transportation agencies, and infrastructure consultancies recruit for summer cohorts the preceding fall. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their start dates, so check listings regularly and submit applications for target roles as soon as they appear rather than waiting until spring.
Build a portfolio before you apply
At the intern level, documented project work matters more than work history. Put together two or three complete examples, structural analysis write-ups, AutoCAD or Civil 3D drawings, design or lab reports, and make them easy to share. A linked portfolio gives recruiters something to evaluate before they even read your coursework section.
Work your campus network and apply directly
Campus career fairs surface structured internship programs tied to your university, and professors or career center staff often know which firms recruit from your school before roles post publicly. At the same time, apply directly to smaller firms running their own cohorts, combining both channels widens the pool of roles you can realistically reach.
Practice your technical screen out loud
Bridge engineer intern interviews typically include a technical screen covering structural concepts, material properties, and design problem-solving. Practice working through problems verbally before the actual interview, interviewers weigh how you reason through a problem as much as whether you land on the right answer, so narrating your thinking is part of the evaluation.
Target structured rotational and university programs
Many large engineering firms and public agencies run formal rotational or university-hire programs built to train people new to bridge and infrastructure work. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often convert interns at higher rates than general openings. Identify the programs that match your graduation timeline and apply in the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 0% of the bridge engineer internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you search, then filter by location and work type so you're not sorting through postings in cities you can't relocate to or formats that don't work for your schedule.
Bridge Engineer Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a bridge engineer internship?
Lead with coursework, personal projects, and a design or CAD portfolio rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level, and a documented portfolio gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts, and show up to campus career fairs where engineering recruiters often make faster decisions for students they meet in person.
Can a bridge engineer internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What drives it most is performance on real project work, available headcount on the team at the time of your offer, and how clearly you expressed interest before the return-offer decision was made. Treat it as a possibility worth positioning for, not a certainty to count on.
When should I apply for bridge engineer internships?
Earlier than most students expect. Large infrastructure firms, government contractors, and engineering consultancies recruit for summer cohorts the preceding fall, often as early as September and October. Smaller firms and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly means you won't miss roles that open and close quickly.
Are bridge engineer internships paid?
Most professional bridge engineer internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry sector, and geographic location. Where an employer discloses pay, it appears directly in the listing, so you can compare roles as you search without needing to ask upfront.
What should a bridge engineer internship resume include?
Lead with two or three complete, documented projects rather than work history, name the tools used (AutoCAD, Revit, SAP2000, Civil 3D, or whatever you've worked with) and include a link or reference to design portfolios, lab reports, or case studies recruiters can review. Add relevant coursework in structural analysis, geotechnical engineering, or transportation, and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote bridge engineer internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the bridge engineer internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early once you decide which format fits your situation, and use the work-type filter to surface those listings directly.
Can international students get bridge engineer internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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