Senior Architect

Thornton Tomasetti•Los Angeles, CA

13d•$87,000 - $100,000

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 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 Forensic Architect with an interest in forensic investigation, litigation support, and design of architectural repairs and retrofits. In this role you'll work on architectural investigations of existing buildings and to identify and possibly design remedial repairs for deficient conditions. The investigations include an assessment of building code deficiencies and building envelope defects and cause and origin analysis.

Requirements

Degree in Architecture (B.Arch /M.Arch) or Architectural Engineering (Master’s preferred).
Professional architectural license preferred but not required.
Candidates should have initiated a path toward licensure (e.g., completion of a NAAB-accredited degree and active progress toward AXP and/or licensure exams, or equivalent).
2-5 years of architectural experience.
Proficiency in standard office and documentation tools (e.g., Microsoft 365).
Comfort working on litigation-driven and schedule-sensitive assignments.
Ability and willingness to travel within the U.S. and internationally for site inspections, meetings, and proceedings as needed.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CAD/BIM/3D modelling software is welcome but not required for this role.

Responsibilities

Assist with assessments of the building envelope, fire-rated construction, and other architectural elements; and cause and origin investigations.
Analysis of building codes and various industry standards.
Memorialize findings in written communication, including reports.
Communicate with clients to understand project requirements and communicate findings.
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 of architectural design and condition assessments, including order of magnitude cost estimating.

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.