Associate Engineer

About the role

Thornton Tomasetti seeks Associate Engineers in San Francisco, California. The role involves assisting in forensic investigations, preparing technical and investigative reports, managing projects, performing advanced structural analysis, and leading small teams.

Responsibilities

• Assists in developing project technical approach for forensic investigations.
• Performs field investigations and tests, executes technical work, and writes, reviews, and revises technical and investigative reports.
• Manages projects for production, quality, client satisfaction, and budgetary objectives.
• Performs advanced structural analysis and calculations using computer models and analytical approaches.
• Develops project plan and budget consistent with client needs, including staffing and resource needs.
• Coordinates preparation of proposals and/or contracts with the principal-in-charge.
• Coordinates project delivery and external meetings with client and external team members.
• Plans and conducts internal project meetings.
• Provides guidance and mentoring to team members regarding TT standards, technique, and quality.
• Sets direction and delegates tasks to others.
• Traits and troubleshoots project issues (e.g., technical, budget, schedule, billing, etc.).
• Maintains and controls project staff and billing against established budgets.
• Maintains and monitors scope creep to determine if additional services are warranted.
• Collaborates with other Project Managers to ensure appropriate staffing.
• Serves as Direct Appraiser for performance alignments.
• Recruits and interviews job candidates.
• Maintains and develops client relationships.
• Promotes TT’s services and reputation in the local and/or national markets by participating in appropriate industry, professional, and community organizations.
• Expands relationships with project stakeholders of a similar career level beyond project work.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field plus 5 years of experience in a related occupation.
• 5 years of experience with evaluating, selecting, applying, adapting/modifying, and explaining methodologies, techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform tasks of increasing complexity for structural engineering work.
• 5 years of experience with developing, planning, and applying advanced concepts and approaches to assignments.
• 5 years of experience with devising new solutions to problems encountered.
• 5 years of experience with developing deliverables to convey intent to clients.
• 5 years of experience with building advanced knowledge and skills in area of practice and engagement with growth opportunities.
• 2 years of experience with leading and developing small teams.
• 2 years of experience with coordinating project activities and tasks with internal and external stakeholders with client-facing project management and strategic planning/execution.
• 2 years of experience with assisting with project management decisions and activities, such as proposal writing, work plans, scheduling, financial tracking, and client billing tasks.
• 1 year of experience in pursuing opportunities to expand relationships with project stakeholders of a similar career level beyond project work.

Qualifications

• Requires authority to work permanently in the U.S.
• Must have completed 15% domestic travel.
• Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies.
• Must report to work site for 40 hours/week.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of relevant building codes and standards.
• Experience with project management software.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and 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.
• Various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives.