Senior Project Engineer - Applied Science at Thornton Tomasetti in Chicago, Illinois

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 Applied Science practice leverages a unique combination of technologies and expertise to engineer practical solutions to problems of national and international importance. We apply expertise in solid and fluid dynamics, materials science, acoustics, risk assessments, and computational simulation methods to solve complex problems. We perform research, mathematical modeling, software development, and design to manage risks to life safety in military platforms and installations, ships and submarines, critical infrastructure, tall buildings, public facilities, industrial and petrochemical plants, and automotive and airborne vehicles. Military, government, corporate, and academic clients value the validation of Applied Science's software and the critical insights gained from correlating analysis with testing.



The Role

We have a Senior Project Engineer opening with our Applied Science Practice with a focus on decarbonization technologies and pathways, contributing to Thornton Tomasetti's broader Climate Action initiatives. This role is both technical and "hands-on," requiring regular interaction with clients. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineers from various disciplines to develop holistic decarbonization frameworks for our clients. The primary responsibility is to evaluate decarbonization strategies by working with internal technical experts or conducting external research, always focusing on cutting-edge technology. Additionally, this role involves directly communicating complex technical topics to non-technical clients. The role includes managing both internal projects and existing client relationships.



Responsibilities

• Regular communication with senior staff working on decarbonization technologies for campuses, power plants, and materials manufacturing (e.g., cement and steel), as well as cross-collaboration with other Thornton Tomasetti practices.
  
  


• Lead and manage decarbonization planning projects, including microgrids, central heat and power (CHP) decarbonization, electrification, etc.
  
  


• Evaluate and interpret research, technology data, and engineering studies on decarbonization technologies like micro-nuclear, carbon capture, hydrogen, and battery storage.
  
  


• Coordinate with internal engineers and scientists to develop cohesive deliverables that meet client needs.
  
  


• Clearly communicate the results of technical investigations and calculations to both technical and non-technical clients.
  
  


• Document the design, development, and analysis process through drawings, reports, and presentations.
  
  

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in engineering, architecture, or science, with a background in decarbonization and/or environmental sustainability.
  
  


• Project management or engineering management experience preferred.
  
  


• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
  
  


• Creative and conceptual thinking; ability to quickly learn new skills and apply them to solve first-of-a-kind problems.
  
  

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 & 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
  
  

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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