Forensic Structural Engineer: Investigations & Analysis

Thornton Tomasetti; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

401k with company match

Commuter Transit benefits

Fitness Reimbursement

Diversity & inclusion programs

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti, a global engineering firm, seeks a Structural Engineer for its Forensics Practice in Newark, NJ. You will investigate structural performance issues, conduct failure analyses, and evaluate damage from events, contributing to investigations, expert reporting, litigation support, and remediation design.

You will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, growing technical and leadership skills within TT’s culture and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Experience with forensic investigation techniques or structural analysis tools.
• Strong communication and collaborative mindset.
• Detail-oriented with strong quality checks of engineering work.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural analysis and diagnostic evaluations for damaged or distressed structures.
• Prepare clear, detailed reports and visual documentation for technical and legal audiences.
• Participate in site inspections and field investigations, including evidence collection.
• Support technical investigations, expert reporting, litigation support, and remediation design.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaborative mindset

Eagerness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

RAM

RISA-3D

PCA software

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti, a global engineering firm, seeks a Structural Engineer for its Forensics Practice in Newark, NJ. You will investigate structural performance issues, conduct failure analyses, and evaluate damage from events, contributing to investigations, expert reporting, litigation support, and remediation design.

You will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, growing technical and leadership skills within TT’s culture and opportunities.