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.

Your Role
As an Associate in our Forensics Practice, you’ll guide complex investigations, lead teams, deepen client relationships, and develop your influence across the firm. You’ll pair advanced engineering expertise with ownership of business results, helping shape strategy and elevate project delivery. This is your opportunity to make a bigger impact and accelerate your path toward firm leadership.

What You’ll Do

Lead forensic evaluations and manage project delivery end-to-end.
Be the expert clients rely on, providing clear, confident guidance on advanced structural challenges.
Grow and mentor a high-performing team, raising the technical bar and developing future leaders.
Expand client relationships and help position TT for new opportunities.
Influence firm strategy by connecting clients to our full-service capabilities.

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering; Master’s or PhD preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure.
8+ years of structural engineering experience with demonstrated technical depth.
Proven ability to lead project delivery, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and manage client expectations.
Strong technical judgment with the ability to solve challenging problems and guide approach, scope, and priorities.
Leadership that inspires others through mentoring, empowerment, and effective communication, while expanding your client-facing presence.

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is $115,000 - $135,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the Illinois State Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful Illinois State applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in Illinois State or perform the position from Illinois State. Similar positions located outside of Illinois State will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by Illinois Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employee already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee’s pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

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 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
And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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