Building Envelope Project Engineer

USA Thornton Tomasetti • Boston, MA

2d • $95,000 - $110,000

About The Position

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 Façade Engineering practice provides consulting services to architects, building owners, and developers. Our suite of specialty analyses helps solve complex design challenges, improves constructability, maximizes energy efficiency, and increases security. We offer a range of services for the full building life cycle to help clients execute ambitious architectural visions. Our consulting services include materials research, specialty analyses, detailed design, engineering and construction support, and glass and building envelope failure investigations. In the technology-driven cladding industry, innovation comes with the territory. Nearly two-thirds of the building envelopes we design and engineer are based on customized systems that involved unique combinations of materials. The Role We have an opportunity for a Project Engineer to join our Façade Practice. This individual will be responsible for the engineering and detailing of façade and other building envelop e systems . This includes running relevant analyses, calculations, materials, and systems research, and coordinating project work with the team. Must be conscientious and creative, detail-oriented, and professional with attentiveness to client communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering , structural focus . Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience , preferrable with engineering of façade systems.
• Professional Engineer and/or SE License preferred.
• Direct knowledge of building envelope systems , including roofing and waterproofing, glazing assemblies, and claddings and experience with large-scale projects.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Revit, AutoCAD, and analysis tools (STRAND, Mepla, etc.).
• Ability and willingness to travel within the US and internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Sketchup, Rhino/Grasshopper, Python, THERM, WUFI is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform building envelope analyses using specialized software (e.g., structural loading/deflections, thermal analysis, condensation risk, geometry).
• Research materials and systems to evaluate project suitability and interpret building codes, design documents, and specifications.
• Prepare and review engineering calculation packages for façade/building envelope systems and develop detailing in both 2D and 3D formats for clear client communication.
• Support construction administration, including responding to RFIs, managing submittals, attending construction meetings, performing site inspections, and preparing field reports.
• Coordinate project work with internal and external stakeholders—design architects, structural engineers, conservators, testing labs, owners/representatives, contractors, and other Thornton Tomasetti offices.
• Support team leadership by facilitating clear communication, contributing to guidance for project teams, and fostering strong professional relationships.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees