What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geotechnical Associate position at Thornton Tomasetti?
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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 an 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
Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:
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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 an 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
- Assist with 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.
- Degree (Master’s preferred) in geotechnical engineering.
- Professional Engineer license required.
- Ability and willingness to travel within the US and internationally.
- Proficient in AutoCAD, experience with Revit a plus.
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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To request a reasonable accommodation to apply for this role, contact talentconcierge@thorntontomasetti.com.
Beware Of Recruitment Fraud: Scammers may attempt to impersonate Thornton Tomasetti. Messages from our firm come only from the ThorntonTomasetti.com domain, Thornton Tomasetti does not use any third-party recruiters. When in doubt, please contact us through our web form here and see how you can protect yourself online here.