Senior Building Envelope Project Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401k retirement savings with matching

Fitness Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Boston is seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to lead building envelope projects. In this role, you will manage project teams and ensure client satisfaction while providing innovative engineering solutions. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in facade design and possess strong analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $120,000, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and a retirement savings plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in façade and building envelope design.
• Requires Professional Engineer (PE) and/or SE license or Registered Architect.
• Experience with large-scale, high-profile projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept through construction, managing teams, schedules, and budgets.
• Analyze building envelope performance using specialized software.
• Develop computational design tools to support project deliverables.

Skills

Building envelope analysis

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Software proficiency (Bluebeam, Revit, AutoCAD)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Bluebeam

Revit

AutoCAD

Rhino/Grosshopper

Python

Fusion/SolidWorks

Job description

Building Envelope Senior Project Engineer

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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 Façade Engineering practice provides consulting services to architects, building owners, and developers. Our suite of specialty analyses helps solve complex design challenges, improves constructability, maximizes energy efficiency, and increases security. We offer a range of services for the full building life cycle to help clients execute ambitious architectural visions. Our consulting services include materials research, specialty analyses, detailed design, engineering and construction support, and glass and building envelope failure investigations. In the technology-driven cladding industry, innovation comes with the territory. Nearly two-thirds of the building envelopes we design and engineer are based on customized systems that involved unique combinations of materials.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and talented Senior Project Engineer to join our Boston Facades and Building Envelope team. In this role, you will lead small- to medium-sized projects and act as the key point of contact for larger, complex projects. You'll collaborate with team leaders and Thornton Tomasetti's CORE team to develop and implement research and development initiatives onto projects. Your work will include building envelope analysis, system research, design detailing, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, professional, and passionate about pushing the boundaries of façade design and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept through construction, managing teams, schedules, and budgets while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Analyze building envelope performance using specialized software (structural loading/deflections, thermal analysis, condensation risk, geometry) and provide engineering solutions.
• Develop computational design tools to support project deliverables and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare and review detailed 2D and 3D design solutions for client presentations, coordination, and construction documentation.
• Support construction administration, including RFIs, submittal management, site inspections, and field reporting.
• Coordinate closely with internal and external stakeholders—including architects, engineers, conservators, testing labs, owners/representatives, contractors, and our offices across the US and Canada.
• Contribute to team leadership by facilitating communication, mentoring staff, and fostering professional relationships internally and externally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture; Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in façade and building envelope design, including project management and team leadership on complex projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) and/or SE license or Registered Architect.
• Deep technical expertise in building envelope systems (glazing, cladding, roofing, waterproofing) and experience with large-scale, high-profile projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and build rapport with clients and colleagues.
• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Revit, AutoCAD and computational design tools (Rhino/Grosshopper, Python, Fusion/SolidWorks); experience with other software like SketchUp, THERM, WUFI is a plus.
• Proven ability to innovate, solve problems, and resolve conflicts while mentoring team members.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is $100,000 - $120,000 . This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the Massachusetts Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is based on what a successful Massachusetts applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in Massachusetts or perform the position from Massachusetts. Similar positions located outside of Massachusetts will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by Massachusetts Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employee already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee’s pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

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

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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.