Senior Structural Associate at Thornton Tomasetti in Orlando, Florida

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. IN this role, you'll 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, claims response, and litigation support. You will also will provide direction to junior staff, coordinate interdisciplinary efforts, support marketing initiatives, develop and manage clients, and lead pursuits to secure work. The role involves working directly with a variety of clients, including attorneys, property owners, contractors, and insurance professionals, and may include serving as an expert witness in depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.



Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other groups, offices, and practices on work-sharing needs and opportunities.
  
  


• Lead and manage project teams to meet project delivery objectives (scope, schedule, budget, and quality).
  
  


• Communicate with clients to understand project requirements.
  
  


• Complete technical and investigative reports to support forensic findings and p erform peer reviews and condition assessments, including cost estimating.
  
  


• Assist the Renewal practice when needed.
  
  


• Conduct emergency response stabilization and repairs.
  
  


• Perform engineering assessments and analysis.
  
  


• Investigate design and construction defects and analyze professional standards of care.
  
  


• Conduct code analysis and evaluate the extent and cause of damage.
  
  

Requirements

• Master's degree preferred in structural engineering or related field.
  
  


• PE and/or SE License required; NCEES profile a plus.
  
  


• Willingness to travel with the US and internationally.
  
  


• 10+ years of relevant experience, including 6+ years in design.
  
  


• Strong technical writing skills to express engineering opinions clearly.
  
  


• Testifying experience preferred.
  
  


• Strong leadership and project management skills.
  
  


• Proficient in AutoCAD; Revit experience a plus.
  
  

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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