Senior Building Enclosure Engineer

USA Thornton Tomasetti • West Hartford, CT

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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. The Role We have an opportunity for a building enclosure consultant to join our Forensics Practice. This individual will be responsible for the investigation of building enclosure failures and construction defects, materials and systems research, field testing, and coordinating project work with the forensics team. Must be conscientious and creative, detail- oriented and professional with attentiveness to client communications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture .
• Ability to pursue a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license in the future.
• 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Roof and façade investigation/assessment/testing experience for large-scale projects preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the US and internationally.

Nice To Haves

• Roof and façade investigation/assessment/testing experience for large-scale projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support building enclosure consulting projects from conception to completion, including correspondence with clients and other interested parties.
• On-site survey, investigation, and documentation of existing conditions, including facade assessments via suspended scaffold or industrial rope access.
• Field testing of various materials and assemblies, including performance testing of curtainwall and facade assemblies.
• Damage assessment and cause and origin investigations.
• Analyzation of façade performance with specialized software (i.e. loading, thermal analysis, condensation risk, geometry).
• Development of drawings/specifications and performance of construction administration services.
• Interpretation and research of building codes and industry standards (ASTM, AAMA, etc.).
• Supporting colleagues serving as expert witnesses in various capacities, including depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.

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