Senior Facade Project Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k retirement savings with company

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti in Boston is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to lead small to mid-size façade and building envelope projects. You will manage project teams, coordinate with architects and engineers, track budgets, and liaise with clients to ensure schedules and quality.

The role emphasizes technical delivery, detailed design of glass and metal components, and involvement in construction administration. Travel within the US and internationally is expected as projects require.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with advanced facade knowledge.
• Master’s degree preferred and PE/SE license.
• Strong communication and leadership for client-facing projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary client contact and manage projects and teams.
• Analyze façade performance with relevant analyses and materials research.
• Develop design calculations for façade components and supervise construction administration.

Skills

Facade practices

Structural design/calculations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Client rapport

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Professional Engineer License or SE License

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 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.

Your Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and talented Senior Project Engineer to join our Boston Facades and Building Envelope team. You will be responsible for project managing small to medium sized projects and serving as the key point of contact for large complex projects. You will work alongside senior leadership to track project financials and grow their business development and marketing skills. Technical work includes detailing of building envelopes and running relevant analyses, materials, and systems research, and coordinating/overseeing project work with the team. Must be conscientious and creative, detail-oriented, and professional with attentiveness to client communications.

What You'll Do

• Serve as primary contact with client.
• Manage projects and internal teams to achieve financial goals.
• Analyze façade performance with specialized software (i.e. loading, thermal analysis, condensation risk, geometry).
• Develop and reviews design calculations for standard and custom façade components, including strength and deflection design of glass and metals.
• Research materials and systems to determine specific project suitability.
• Interpret building codes and project/design/construction specifications.
• Prepare façade detailing in 2D and 3D format for client communication.
• Assist in construction administration, responding to RFIs, and organizing submittal logs.
• Attends construction meetings, performs site inspections, and prepares field reports for clients.
• Interact with team members and clients regarding project information.
• Team coordination would include working with design architects, structural engineers, conservators, testing labs, owners, owner representatives, and contractors.
• Additional in-house coordination would include TT’s diverse disciplines, including protective design, renewal, structural design, and sustainability, as well as other TT offices around the US and Canada.
• Contribute to TT’s leadership by facilitating clear communications and guidance among team leaders and promoting professional relationships internally and externally.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience, including previous progressively responsible project management experience.
• Professional Engineer and/or SE License.
• Advanced knowledge of facade practices, background in structural design/calculations, strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to build quick rapport with all levels of employees and clients.
• Proven ability in problem identification, problem solving, and conflict resolution.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the US and internationally

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is $103,000 - $124,000 . 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

Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:

• 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.

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