Thornton Tomasetti
Senior Engineer - Sustainability & Resilience
Thornton Tomasetti, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
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.The RoleWe have an immediate opportunity for a Senior Engineer for our Sustainability & Resilience Practice. We are looking for a candidate with an interest in climate hazard research and analyses, hydrological and/or coastal modeling experience, stormwater management and flood mitigation design experience, and a willingness to learn new analysis methods and techniques.ResponsibilitiesTypical resilience projects involve multi-climate hazard analysis and related risk mitigation design for master plans, campuses, and individual new and existing buildings.Research and analysis of the latest climate and resilience-related academic and scientific studies.Research and analysis of local and national baseline building code requirements for a variety of climate and earth hazards and future projected climate change data (i.e. coastal flooding and sea level rise, precipitation, wind, tornado, etc.).On-site surveys, inspections, and investigations including visual surveying of existing conditions and documenting observations, photographing, and sketching.Hydrological analysis, 2D stormwater simulation, and watershed modeling and design stormwater management systems.Review of existing project drawings, specifications, and related documents.Contract document preparation and detail development using AutoCAD and Revit.Preparation of technical reports and presentations summarizing climate hazard assessments and mitigation design.Collaboration and coordination with other TT Practices (i.e., Structures, Facades, Renewal, Transportation, Protective Design & Security, Applied Science, etc.).Assistance in project administration on an as-needed basis.Assistance in proposal writing on an as-needed basis.Coordination of design work with in-house staff as well as other project consultants including architects and other engineering disciplines, cost consultants, and contractors.Data preparation and analysis for use in modeling.Execute modeling studies of inland, coastal, and nearshore dynamics, focused on urban flooding, urban stormwater networks, coastal/riverine flooding and/or wave action.Preparation of FEMA and local floodplain documentation.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Master’s degree preferred.2+ years’ experience with the responsibilities described above.Experience with mapping tools like ArcGIS Pro is preferred.Experience with HydroCAD or other 2D or 3D hydrological and/or coastal analyses tools is preferred.Experience with Python or similar languages.Experience with flood mitigation design (using ASCE24, ASCE7), climate hazard analysis, and multi-disciplinary coordination, is a plus.Experience with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, SketchUp and Photoshop is a plus.3D Modeling, Rhino, and/or Grasshopper experience is a plus.Experience with modeling packages such as SWMM5, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS 1D & 2D, Mike+, and/or Hazus is preferred.Experience with compound flood modeling of coastal storm surge plus pluvial flooding is a plus.BenefitsDepending on your employment status, benefits may include:Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefitsFlexible Spending Accounts for Medical & ChildcarePaid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer TimeTuition ReimbursementCommuter Transit (where available)401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repaymentsFitness ReimbursementAnd other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiativesThornton 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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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.The RoleWe have an immediate opportunity for a Senior Engineer for our Sustainability & Resilience Practice. We are looking for a candidate with an interest in climate hazard research and analyses, hydrological and/or coastal modeling experience, stormwater management and flood mitigation design experience, and a willingness to learn new analysis methods and techniques.ResponsibilitiesTypical resilience projects involve multi-climate hazard analysis and related risk mitigation design for master plans, campuses, and individual new and existing buildings.Research and analysis of the latest climate and resilience-related academic and scientific studies.Research and analysis of local and national baseline building code requirements for a variety of climate and earth hazards and future projected climate change data (i.e. coastal flooding and sea level rise, precipitation, wind, tornado, etc.).On-site surveys, inspections, and investigations including visual surveying of existing conditions and documenting observations, photographing, and sketching.Hydrological analysis, 2D stormwater simulation, and watershed modeling and design stormwater management systems.Review of existing project drawings, specifications, and related documents.Contract document preparation and detail development using AutoCAD and Revit.Preparation of technical reports and presentations summarizing climate hazard assessments and mitigation design.Collaboration and coordination with other TT Practices (i.e., Structures, Facades, Renewal, Transportation, Protective Design & Security, Applied Science, etc.).Assistance in project administration on an as-needed basis.Assistance in proposal writing on an as-needed basis.Coordination of design work with in-house staff as well as other project consultants including architects and other engineering disciplines, cost consultants, and contractors.Data preparation and analysis for use in modeling.Execute modeling studies of inland, coastal, and nearshore dynamics, focused on urban flooding, urban stormwater networks, coastal/riverine flooding and/or wave action.Preparation of FEMA and local floodplain documentation.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Master’s degree preferred.2+ years’ experience with the responsibilities described above.Experience with mapping tools like ArcGIS Pro is preferred.Experience with HydroCAD or other 2D or 3D hydrological and/or coastal analyses tools is preferred.Experience with Python or similar languages.Experience with flood mitigation design (using ASCE24, ASCE7), climate hazard analysis, and multi-disciplinary coordination, is a plus.Experience with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, SketchUp and Photoshop is a plus.3D Modeling, Rhino, and/or Grasshopper experience is a plus.Experience with modeling packages such as SWMM5, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS 1D & 2D, Mike+, and/or Hazus is preferred.Experience with compound flood modeling of coastal storm surge plus pluvial flooding is a plus.BenefitsDepending on your employment status, benefits may include:Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefitsFlexible Spending Accounts for Medical & ChildcarePaid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer TimeTuition ReimbursementCommuter Transit (where available)401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repaymentsFitness ReimbursementAnd other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiativesThornton 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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