Thornton Tomasetti

Senior Mechanical Associate

Thornton Tomasetti$110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master's or PhD preferred
  • Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
  • 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience with complex projects
  • Recognized subject matter expertise in practice area
  • Strong leadership with effective communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Own the technical vision for complex forensic projects
  • Serve as the primary client partner, building trusted relationships
  • Lead and grow high-performing teams
  • Drive new business through proposal development and industry engagement
  • Shape firm strategy and advise on emerging trends
  • Strengthen industry presence through personal branding and business expansion

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and voluntary benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare
  • Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401k retirement savings with Company matching
  • Fitness Reimbursement
  • Various wellness, diversity/inclusion, and employee resource programs
Full Job Description
Your Role
As a Senior Mechanical Associate in our Forensics Practice, you'll step into a role where your expertise drives project direction, client strategy, and technical excellence. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to major clients, guide teams through complex challenges, and shape firm-wide thinking on innovation and growth. This is a high-impact position for engineers ready to lead at scale and elevate their influence across the industry.

What You'll Do

  • Own the technical vision on large or complex forensic projects, setting direction, leading independent technical reviews, and defining best-in-class solutions.
  • Serve as the primary client partner, building trusted relationships, anticipating needs, and creating long-term strategic impact.
  • Lead and grow high-performing teams, managing and delegating both technical and management responsibilities across multiple staff.
  • Drive new business and market presence through high-level proposal development, thought leadership, and visible industry engagement.
  • Shape firm strategy, developing your own business roadmap and advising senior leadership on opportunities, markets, and emerging trends.
  • Strengthen our position in the industry by deepening expertise, building your personal brand, and helping the firm expand into new opportunities.


What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master's or PhD preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
  • 10+ years of mechanical engineering experience, with a track record of leading complex projects.
  • Recognized subject matter expertise in your practice area, with strong technical judgment and advanced problem-solving ability.
  • Leadership that inspires and guides teams through mentoring, empowerment, and effective communication, while actively growing your client-facing presence.


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

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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