Senior Geotechnical Forensic Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, &

Disability and other voluntary

401k retirement savings with Company

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Transit (where available)

Fitness Reimbursement

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti in San Francisco, CA invites applications for a Senior Associate in Geotechnical Forensic Engineering. The role focuses on leading geotechnical investigations of existing buildings, determining failure origins, and designing remedial repairs, with emphasis on risk assessment, cost analyses, and litigation support.

You will direct and review work of junior staff, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, support marketing efforts, and build long-term client relationships while

Qualifications

• Degree (Master’s preferred) in geotechnical engineering.
• 10+ years of experience preferred.
• California Professional Engineer license required. GE license preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the US and internationally.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, experience with Revit a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.

Skills

Geotechnical engineering

Team leadership

Client communication

Project coordination

Education

Master’s degree in geotechnical engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti in San Francisco, CA invites applications for a Senior Associate in Geotechnical Forensic Engineering. The role focuses on leading geotechnical investigations of existing buildings, determining failure origins, and designing remedial repairs, with emphasis on risk assessment, cost analyses, and litigation support.

You will direct and review work of junior staff, coordinate with interdisciplinary teams, support marketing efforts, and build long-term client relationships while