Vice President

Thornton Tomasetti • Chicago, IL

11h • $140,000 - $180,000

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 Forensics 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering; Master’s or PhD preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure.
• 8+ years of structural engineering experience with demonstrated technical depth.
• Proven ability to lead project delivery, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and manage client expectations.
• Strong technical judgment with the ability to solve challenging problems and guide approach, scope, and priorities.
• Leadership that inspires others through mentoring, empowerment, and effective communication, while expanding your client-facing presence.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic evaluations and manage project delivery end-to-end.
• Be the expert clients rely on, providing clear, confident guidance on advanced structural challenges.
• Grow and mentor a high-performing team, raising the technical bar and developing future leaders.
• Expand client relationships and help position TT for new opportunities.
• Influence firm strategy by connecting clients to our full-service capabilities.

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: Manager