Job Info
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 Forensic Architect with an interest in forensic investigation, litigation support, and design of architectural repair s and retrofit s . In this role you'll work on architectural investigations of existing buildings and to identify and possibly design remedial repairs for deficient conditions. The investigations include an assessment of building code deficiencies and building envelope defects and cause and origin analysis.
Responsibilities
- Assist with assessments of the building envelope, fire-rated construction, and other architectural elements; and cause and origin investigations.
- Analysis of building codes and various industry standards.
- Memorialize findings in written communication, including reports.
- Communicate with clients to understand project requirements and communicate findings.
- 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 of architectural design and condition assessments, including order of magnitude cost estimating.
Requirements
- Degree (Master's preferred) in Architecture or Architecture Engineering.
- Professional License required.
- Ability and willingness to travel within the US and internationally.
- Proficient in AutoCAD, experience with Revit 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
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