Mechanical Vice President

USA Thornton Tomasetti • Houston, TX

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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 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. The Role We have an immediate opportunity for a Vice President–level Mechanical or Process Engineer to lead and grow our industrial forensic practice in Houston, TX. In this role, you’ll apply your expertise in forensic investigation, litigation support, insurance claim response, and hazard analysis while helping shape the future of a growing practice. You will lead and remain hands-on in investigations involving existing equipment, systems, and processes within manufacturing and industrial environments. These investigations may include origin and cause analysis, scope of damage and claims evaluation, and technical delay or damages assessments. As a senior member of the team, you’ll provide technical direction and thoughtful review of work produced by junior-level staff, as well as collaborate with other project managers on interdisciplinary efforts. Beyond project execution, you’ll play a key role in setting the strategic direction for the industrial forensic group in Houston, support marketing and business development initiatives, and build and maintain meaningful client relationships as the practice continues to expand.

Requirements

• Degree (Master’s preferred) in mechanical or chemical engineering or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience working in industrial environments.
• Demonstrated experience working in the forensic engineering industry.
• Professional Engineer License required.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the US and internationally

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in advanced analysis modeling such as FEA and CFD a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform root cause analysis.
• Assist with damage assessment and origin and cause investigations.
• Prepare field notes, feasibility studies, cost analyses, and specifications.
• Communicate with clients to understand project requirements.
• Complete technical and investigative reports to support forensic findings and prepare materials related to presentations.
• Manage and mentor other design team members.
• Perform peer reviews and condition assessments, including rough order of magnitude cost estimating.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & 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