Senior Designer - Forensics at Thornton Tomasetti in Newark, New Jersey

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.


Thornton Tomasetti - has an immediate opportunity for a Senior Designer with an interest in architectural forensic investigation, litigation support, property loss consulting, structural repair, and tenant improvement/retrofit design.


The ideal candidate will act as a team member on a variety of projects, which may include participating in field forensics investigations, analyzing existing buildings, writing reports, developing repair drawings and specifications, and technical consultation (such as envelope detailing) on new building structures.



Responsibilities

• On-site inspection/investigation including surveying and documenting observations, photographing, and sketching
• Research historical background of diverse building types, technical issues, and code issues
• Organizes field data to facilitate analysis and problem solving
• Analyzes building envelopes, disabled access and energy code compliance, structural details, site work, and a variety of cross-discipline issues
• Maintains project records


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability; individuals must have the dexterity to be able to operate typical office equipment, as well as field equipment such as ladders.



Qualifications



• Professional Degree (Master's preferred) in architecture, architectural engineering, or related
• Field experience with diverse building types preferred
• Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills
• Excellent organization skills



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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