Senior Water/Wastewater Associate

Thornton Tomasetti • New York, NY

1d • $130,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Thornton Tomasetti’s Forensics Practice investigates problems in the built environment and provides evidence-based solutions grounded in science and physics. The Senior Associate will lead and contribute to investigations involving municipal, process, commercial, and institutional facilities. The role requires technical experience with water and wastewater systems and effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, architects, and metallurgists.

This is a client-facing position. The Senior Associate may serve as the client contact on some projects and provide support on others. The work includes hands-on investigations of failures, damage, and performance issues at facilities throughout the country, with opportunities to work alongside professionals across disciplines and gain exposure to engineering and design solutions. The position may involve testifying in arbitration, depositions, or trials, mentoring junior staff, eventually leading an engineering team, and attending local and out-of-town business development events.

The role requires domestic and international travel as projects arise. The stated annual compensation range is $130,000–$175,000 for a successful applicant in New York; compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, experience, location, and operational needs. Benefits may vary by employment status.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, or Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 10 years of experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in one or more jurisdictions, with the ability to obtain licensure in others.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Diligence, curiosity, and a strong desire to find the truth.
• Flexibility to travel domestically and internationally as projects arise.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience testifying at arbitration, deposition, or trial.
• Technical experience in water and wastewater systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and contribute to investigations in municipal, process, commercial, and institutional facilities.
• Serve as the client contact on some projects and provide support on others.
• Perform field investigations, document conditions, and collect data for analysis.
• Prepare technical reports and exhibits for clients and legal proceedings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop practical repair or mitigation solutions.
• Testify at arbitration, depositions, or trial when required.
• Mentor junior staff and eventually lead a team of engineers.
• Attend business development events locally and out of town.

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, and volunteer time.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Commuter transit benefits where available.
• 401(k) retirement savings with company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments.
• Fitness reimbursement.
• Wellness, diversity and inclusion, and employee resource programs and initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior