Senior Facade Project Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti • Boston, MA

6d • $103,000 - $124,000 • Onsite

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.
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and talented Senior Project Engineer to join our Boston Facades and Building Envelope team. You will be responsible for project managing small to medium sized projects and serving as the key point of contact for large complex projects. You will work alongside senior leadership to track project financials and grow their business development and marketing skills. Technical work includes detailing of building envelopes and running relevant analyses, materials, and systems research, and coordinating/overseeing 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. Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including previous progressively responsible project management experience.
• Professional Engineer and/or SE License.
• Advanced knowledge of facade practices, background in structural design/calculations, strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to build quick rapport with all levels of employees and clients.
• Proven ability in problem identification, problem solving, and conflict resolution.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the US and internationally

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact with client.
• Manage projects and internal teams to achieve financial goals.
• Analyze façade performance with specialized software (i.e. loading, thermal analysis, condensation risk, geometry).
• Develop and reviews design calculations for standard and custom façade components, including strength and deflection design of glass and metals.
• Research materials and systems to determine specific project suitability.
• Interpret building codes and project/design/construction specifications.
• Prepare façade detailing in 2D and 3D format for client communication.
• Assist in construction administration, responding to RFIs, and organizing submittal logs.
• Attends construction meetings, performs site inspections, and prepares field reports for clients.
• Interact with team members and clients regarding project information.
• Team coordination would include working with design architects, structural engineers, conservators, testing labs, owners, owner representatives, and contractors.
• Additional in-house coordination would include TT’s diverse disciplines, including protective design, renewal, structural design, and sustainability, as well as other TT offices around the US and Canada.
• Contribute to TT’s leadership by facilitating clear communications and guidance among team leaders and promoting professional relationships internally and externally.

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: Senior