Geotechnical Engineer

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 Forensics 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.

About the role

The successful candidate will contribute to the strategic growth of our forensic geotechnical practice and provide technical excellence delivering projects to our clients. Projects generally include investigations of existing buildings and design remedial repairs for deficient conditions. The investigations include failure cause and origin analysis, risk loss insurance, claims response, and litigation support.

Responsibilities

• On-site inspections and investigations including surveying and documenting observations, photographing, and sketching.
• Conduct geotechnical investigations and laboratory testing programs.
• Research the historic background of diverse structures, technical issues, and code issues.
• Organize field data to facilitate analysis and problem-solving.
• Perform geotechnical analyses such as but not limited to bearing capacity, slope stability analysis, and settlement analysis.
• Provide geotechnical support during construction.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or problems.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or geotechnical engineering.
• Master's or PhD in geotechnical engineering is preferred.
• Good understanding and knowledge of geotechnical engineering and related disciplines.
• Good verbal and written communication skills (ability to communicate effectively with clients, other disciplines, managers, and other staff).
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a team.
• Ability and willingness to travel within the USA and internationally.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations is preferred.

Benefits

• 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
• Other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives