Engineer (Summer 2026)

Thornton Tomasetti; Warrington; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti's Applied Science Practice in the UK is seeking a Graduate Engineer to develop technical and bespoke solutions across a range of disciplines, with emphasis on safety, thermo-fluids, and supporting decarbonisation initiatives. You will engage with clients and internal teams, contribute to risk analyses, and help translate analytical results into practical engineering outcomes.

The role requires strong communication skills, a solid foundation in engineering, and enthusiasm to

Qualifications

• Degree (Masters and/or PhD preferred) in Engineering or a related STEM subject and must be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental principles and problem solving.
• Strong IT skills are required with an enthusiasm to learn new applications and packages. Knowledge of programming languages is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with internal teams and clients; produce clear engineering writing for consulting applications.

Skills

Programming languages

IT skills

Education

Master's or PhD in Engineering or STEM

Job description

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 Applied Science practice leverages a unique combination of technologies and expertise to engineer practical solutions to problems of national and international importance. We apply expertise in solid and fluid dynamics, materials science, acoustics, risk assessments, and computational simulation methods to solve complex problems. We perform research, mathematical modeling, software development, and design to manage risks to life safety in military platforms and installations, ships and submarines, critical infrastructure, tall buildings, public facilities, industrial and petrochemical plants, and automotive and airborne vehicles. Military, government, corporate, and academic clients value the validation of Applied Science’s software and the critical insights gained from correlating analysis with testing.

The Role

We have an opportunity for a Graduate Engineer to join our Applied Science Practice where we use our expert knowledge to develop technical and bespoke solutions for our clients. The role is dependent upon the experience and skillset of the selected applicant but will require supporting projects across a wide range of disciplines, with a focus on technical safety and thermo-fluids and will support the development of our decarbonisation agenda. Recent example activities include:

• Fire and explosion modelling of offshore facilities
• Hazard Modelling for fracking operations
• Risk assessment for wind turbines
• Fire load response analysis and vessel failure analysis
• Facility Siting Studies
• Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Analysis
• Heat transfer analysis for LNG storage facilities

Responsibilities

The candidate should possess exceptional interpersonal skills and outstanding oral and written communication skills - facilitating positive internal and client relationships. Excellent technical writing skills for engineering consulting applications are required, as are engineering/scientific problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Degree (Masters and/or PhD preferred) in Engineering or a related STEM subject and must be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental principles and problem solving.
• Strong IT skills are required with an enthusiasm to learn new applications and packages. Knowledge of programming languages is desirable.

Due to the nature of the work, the successful candidate will need to be able to obtain UK government security clearance. Eligibility requirements depend on individual circumstances.

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.