Computational Mechanics (FEA) Engineer

USA Thornton Tomasetti•Chicago, IL

19h•$75,000 - $90,000

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 Applied Science practice leverages a unique combination of technologies and expertise to engineer practical solutions to problems of national and international importance. We apply expertise in solid and fluid dynamics, materials science, acoustics, risk assessments, and computational simulation methods to solve complex problems. We perform research, mathematical modeling, software development, and design to manage risks to life safety in military platforms and installations, ships and submarines, critical infrastructure, tall buildings, public facilities, industrial and petrochemical plants, and automotive and airborne vehicles. Military, government, corporate, and academic clients value the validation of Applied Science’s software and the critical insights gained from correlating analysis with testing. The Role We have an opportunity for an Engineer or Applied Scientist to join Thornton Tomasetti's Applied Science team. You will perform essential work for our clients utilizing commercial and bespoke finite element analysis (FEA) software tools to solve their real-world challenges. You will work in a collaborative environment, that will challenge you intellectually and grow your career path through learning a suite of bespoke and commercial software. You will be a key technical contributor to a combination of our work with defense, infrastructure, and/or energy-related clients. This role is intended to be fluid in the nature of client work; we seek potential applicants that are excited about learning something new and being able to pivot into new areas as opportunities arise. More information on the Applied Science team can be found here: Applied Science Practice | Thornton Tomasetti

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in structural or mechanical engineering - or relevant applied science degree, with excellent academic marks (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule).
0-2 years of professional experience in engineering mechanics, structural dynamics, and FEA.
Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, R, C++
This position is expected to work on US government projects in some capacity. As part of the US government contract requirement, all project staff must be able to secure US security clearance. US security clearance requires the applicant to be a US citizen.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced analysis and research on engineering and scientific problems, using a combination of engineering level tools and finite element analysis (FEA) to assess the vulnerability of structures to a variety of extreme loads.
Design engineering solutions to protect structures against the effects of extreme loads and investigate root causes of structural failures.
Work within a team of professionals to address these wide ranges of problems.
Manage your individual tasks and responsibilities by working with team members to produce meaningful and innovative solutions.

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
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.