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Structural Associate

Thornton Tomasetti

Philadelphia, PA

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SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Analysis Skills, Architectural Services, Building Codes, Building Design, Business Development, Construction, Consulting, Cost Analysis, Cost Estimates, Diversity, Engineering, Feasibility Analysis, Fitness, Genetics, Government, Investigative Reports, Legal Support Skills, Medical Conditions, Mentoring, Military, People Management, Physics, Professional Engineer, Property Management, Reimbursement, Retrofit, Risk, Scientific Principles, Sports, Structural Engineering, Student Loans, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Delivery, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Philadelphia, PA
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Today
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 Structural Associate with interests in structural design, structural forensic investigation, litigation support, risk loss consulting, and structural repair. This individual will be expected to execute new designs, structural investigations of existing buildings, and design remedial repairs for deficient conditions. Projects include new construction and retrofit in high rise, sports facilities, transportation, government and education buildings. Candidates for the position will lead teams, ensuring delivery of complex technical projects, while supporting business development opportunities.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the direction, coordination, planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility.
  • Participate in business development activities with existing and new clients to help win new projects, and communicate with clients to understand project requirements.
  • Plan and formulate engineering program and organize project staff according to project requirements.
  • Perform analysis and design of structural systems for all types of buildings and materials using various building codes
  • Assist with damage assessment and cause and origin investigations.
  • Prepare field notes, feasibility studies, cost analyses, and specifications.
  • Communicate with clients to understand project requirements.
  • Complete technical and investigative reports to support forensic findings and prepare materials related to presentations.
  • Manage and mentor other design team members.
  • Perform peer reviews and condition assessments, including order of magnitude cost estimating.
Requirements
  • 8+ years of structural engineering experience, including demonstrated project and staff management similar in function, size and scope to the above description.
  • Degree (Master's preferred) in structural engineering or a related field.
  • Professional Engineer and/or SE License required.
  • Ability and willingness to travel within the US and internationally.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines.
Benefits

Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:
  • 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


Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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