Civil - Structural

GeoWorld; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401k retirement savings with company matching

Fitness Reimbursement

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Senior Associate in structural forensic investigation based in Houston. The role involves executing structural investigations and providing directions to junior staff. Candidates should possess a Master's degree and a Professional Engineer license. Additional benefits include comprehensive health plans, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and a 401k savings plan with company matching. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in structural engineering or a related field preferred.
• Professional Engineer and/or SE License required.
• Willingness to travel within the US and internationally.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, experience with Revit a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with damage assessment and cause and origin investigations.
• Prepare field notes, feasibility studies, and cost analyses.
• Communicate with clients to understand project requirements.
• Complete technical and investigative reports.
• Manage and mentor other design team members.
• Perform peer reviews and condition assessments.

Skills

Structural forensic investigation

Litigation support

Risk loss consulting

Structural repair

Retrofit design

AutoCAD

Revit

Education

Master’s degree in structural engineering or related field

Professional Engineer and/or SE License

Tools

AutoCAD

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 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 Senior Associate with interests in structural forensic investigation, litigation support, risk loss consulting, structural repair, and retrofit design. This individual will be expected to execute structural investigations of existing buildings and design remedial repairs for deficient conditions. The investigations include failure cause and origin analysis, life cycle cost and feasibility analyses, risk loss insurance, and claims response, and litigation support. The candidate will be required to provide direction to, and review the work product of, junior-level staff, coordinate with other project managers on interdisciplinary efforts, support marketing efforts, and develop and maintain client relationships.

Responsibilities

• 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

• 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
• Proficient in AutoCAD, experience with Revit a plus

Benefits

• 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
• Other wellness, diversity/inclusion, and employee resource programs and initiatives

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.