Thornton Tomasetti

Senior Geotechnical Associate

Thornton Tomasetti • $130K — $170K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in geotechnical engineering preferred.
  • 10+ years of relevant engineering experience preferred.
  • California Professional Engineer license required; GE license is a plus.
  • Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.
  • Proficient in AutoCAD; Revit experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Lead damage assessment and origin investigations for geotechnical issues.
  • Prepare field notes, feasibility studies, and cost analyses.
  • Communicate effectively with clients to ascertain project needs.
  • Draft technical reports and presentation materials that reinforce forensic findings.
  • Oversee and mentor junior team members during projects.
  • Conduct peer reviews and condition assessments with cost estimation.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and childcare expenses.
  • Generous Paid Time Off and family leave for new parents.
  • Tuition reimbursement for career development.
  • Commuter transit support where applicable.
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company matching.
  • Wellness initiatives, fitness reimbursements, and diversity/inclusion programs.
Full Job Description
The Role

We have an immediate opportunity for a Senior Associate in Geotechnical Forensic Engineering with interests in forensic investigation, litigation support, risk loss consulting, repair, and retrofit design. This individual will be expected to execute geotechnical engineering 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, and claims response, and litigation support. The candidate will be required to provide direction to, and review the work product of, junior-level staff, coordinate with other project managers on interdisciplinary efforts, support marketing efforts, and develop and maintain client relationships.

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.

Requirements
  • 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.


Compensation
The rate for this position generally is $130,000 - $170,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the California Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful California applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by California 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

About Thornton Tomasetti

Thornton Tomasetti is an engineering and design firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in the construction industry. The company's services include structural engineering, façade engineering, sustainability consulting, and more. Thornton Tomasetti is committed to providing innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges, and has worked on some of the world's most iconic buildings. The company was founded in 1956 and is based in New York, NY.
Learn more about Thornton Tomasetti
Size
1,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1933

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