Senior Structural Engineer

USA Thornton Tomasetti • Chicago, IL

2d • $88,000 - $98,000

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 Senior Structural Engineer with interests in structural forensic investigation, litigation support, risk loss consulting, structural repair, and retrofit design. This individual will be expected to execute structural investigations of existing buildings and design remedial repairs for deficient conditions. The investigations include failure cause and origin analysis, life cycle cost and feasibility analyses, risk loss insurance, and claims response, and litigation support. The candidate will be required to provide direction to, and review the work product of, junior-level staff, coordinate with other project managers on interdisciplinary efforts, support marketing efforts, and develop and maintain client relationships.

Requirements

• Degree (Master’s preferred) in structural engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer’s License preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the US and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Assist with damage assessment and cause and origin investigations.
• Experience in building envelope assessments (moisture infiltration, façade, roofing).
• Perform required calculations and design.
• Prepare field notes, feasibility studies, cost analyses, and specifications.
• Work with a multi-discipline team of design professionals.
• Complete technical and investigative reports to support forensic findings and prepare materials related to presentations.
• Interface with clients and attend meetings.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals.
• Market engineering services and develop business for mechanical engineering.
• Assist with the growth and development of the mechanical engineering practice.

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
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees