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Mechanical Senior Project Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti
Fort Lauderdale, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/24/2026

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 Mechanical Senior Project Engineer with interests in Mechanical forensic investigation, litigation support, risk loss consulting, repair, and retrofit design. Curiosity, engineering excellence, and solid writing skills are required for this position. You will have the opportunity to lead investigations in the built environment, industrial facilities, transportation sector and high-tech applications. You will be supported in this role by a diverse team ranging from entry-level engineers to senior management.


Responsibilities

  • Work directly with a wide variety of clients, including attorneys, property owners, contractors, and insurance professionals on a wide range of investigations which may involve field Investigations, property assessment and analysis, extent and scope of damage, cause of damage, building code analysis, construction defects, and professional standard of care.
  • Manage projects independently and support more senior engineers in the MEP practice on projects as needed.
  • Involvement in business development activities such as conferences and business development events.
  • Serve as an expert witness in various scenarios, including depositions, mediations, arbitrations, and trials. We will support you should such matters arise.


Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
  • 6 years of experience in Mechanical Design or investigation.
  • Professional Engineering (PE) License in at least one jurisdiction and the ability to obtain licensure in others.
  • Ability to write reports that clearly express engineering opinions and conclusions and support these conclusions/opinions with facts and sound engineering principles.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines, meet deadlines and travel to work sites.
  • Ability to manage and assist in the development of a team of junior engineers.
  • Ability to manage a forensics project from intake through deliverable.
  • Ability and willingness to travel for short durations for certain assignments.


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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