Forensic Intern

Forensic Intern 

New York, NY | In Office |32 hours/week (Summer-10 weeks: June 1 – August 7)

About Us

Shape the iconic skyline of New York! Join HLZAE, a wholly owned subsidiary of Milrose Consultants.  We build more than buildings—we build confidence in compliance, restoration, and renewal. As a trusted leader in engineering, building envelope consulting, and façade restoration, we partner with clients to preserve and enhance New York City’s iconic skyline. Our team brings deep technical expertise and a commitment to excellence across every phase of design, inspection, and construction administration.

Position Overview

We’re seeking a Forensic Intern to join our Forensics team. In this role, you will support investigations into building enclosure and structural performance issues, construction failures, water intrusion, material deficiencies, and other forensic conditions affecting buildings. Working under the guidance of engineers, architects, and project leaders, you’ll assist with field assessments, documentation, technical analysis, and report development. This internship is ideal for an emerging engineer or architect interested in building pathology, diagnostics, and hands‑on problem‑solving in a fast‑paced consulting environment.

What You’ll Do

Project Support & Collaboration

• Assist project leaders across various forensic project types and phases under direct supervision.
• Support engineering / architecture tasks using prescribed methods while developing working knowledge of common building materials, construction assemblies, and failure mechanisms.
• Conduct research and contribute to problem‑solving efforts related to building performance issues.
• Participate actively in a team‑oriented, collaborative work environment.

Documentation & Technical Work

• Prepare project documents with guidance, including field reports, meeting minutes, project specifications, hand sketches, and technical letters.
• Maintain organized project files, notes, and photographs.
• Write clear, well‑structured technical reports that communicate findings effectively.
   

Fieldwork & Site Observation

• Participate in building site inspections across a variety of environments, including roofs, façades, mechanical spaces, basements, and limited‑clearance areas.
• Document site observations and communicate findings to project leaders to assist with troubleshooting and assessment.
• With guidance, observe contractor work for adherence to project specifications and identify potential discrepancies.

What You’ll Bring

Required:

• Enrollment in or recent completion of a Bachelor’s program in Civil, Structural, Architectural Engineering, or related discipline. 
• Foundational knowledge of building systems building construction, materials, and structural building enclosure systems. 
• Knowledge of AutoCAD or comparable drafting software. 
• Strong communication, technical writing, and organizational skills. 
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced environment while managing multiple tasks.
• Interest in building forensics, failure analysis, and building investigations.

Preferred:

• Prior internship or project experience related to building forensics, structural analysis, building envelope consulting, or building restoration.
• Familiarity with condition assessments, or construction site observation.
• Exposure to Bluebeam, Revit, or engineering analysis tools.

Work Environment & Schedule

• This position is based in New York City, NY, with expectations of being in the Midtown office.
• Standard working hours are 9:00am – 5:00pm, Monday – Thursday
• Summer internship – 10 weeks: June 1, 2026 – August 7, 2026

Rate of Pay: $20 hour 

HLZAE, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Milrose Consultants, LLC, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

HLZAE, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Milrose Consultants, LLC, is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at careers@milrose.com.

Notice to third party agencies:

Please refrain from calling or emailing our team directly.  Our in-house Talent Acquisition team manages all recruiting operations, including the selection and management of all external suppliers.