Senior Building Enclosure Engineer

West Hartford, CT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the worlds 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 Role

We have an opportunity for abuilding enclosure consultant to join our Forensics Practice.This individual will be responsible for the investigation of building enclosure failures and construction defects materials and systems research field testing and coordinating project work with theforensicsteam.Must be conscientious and creative detail-orientedand professional with attentiveness to client communications.

Responsibilities

Supportbuilding enclosure consulting projects from conception to completion including correspondence with clients and other interested parties.
On-site survey investigation and documentation of existing conditions including facade assessments via suspended scaffold or industrial rope access.
Field testing of various materials and assemblies including performance testing of curtainwall and facade assemblies.
Damage assessment and cause and origin investigations.
Analyzation of façade performance with specialized software (i.e.loading thermal analysis condensation risk geometry).
Development of drawings/specifications and performance of construction administration services.
Interpretation and research of building codes and industry standards (ASTM AAMA etc.).
Supporting colleaguesserving as expert witnessesin various capacities including depositions mediations arbitrations and trials.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Engineering or Architecture.
Ability to pursue a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license in the future.
2years of relevant experience.
Roof and façade investigation/assessment/testing experience for large-scale projects preferred.
Ability and willingness to travel within the US and internationally.

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

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Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the worlds 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 be...

The Role

Responsibilities

Supportbuilding enclosure consulting projects from conception to completion including correspondence with clients and other interested parties.
On-site survey investigation and documentation of existing conditions including facade assessments via suspended scaffold or industrial rope access.
Field testing of various materials and assemblies including performance testing of curtainwall and facade assemblies.
Damage assessment and cause and origin investigations.
Analyzation of façade performance with specialized software (i.e.loading thermal analysis condensation risk geometry).
Development of drawings/specifications and performance of construction administration services.
Interpretation and research of building codes and industry standards (ASTM AAMA etc.).
Supporting colleaguesserving as expert witnessesin various capacities including depositions mediations arbitrations and trials.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Engineering or Architecture.
Ability to pursue a Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA) license in the future.
2years of relevant experience.
Roof and façade investigation/assessment/testing experience for large-scale projects preferred.
Ability and willingness to travel within the US and internationally.

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