Architectural Designer
New York City, NY - USA
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 an Architectural Designer to join our Restoration & Renewal practice. The ideal candidate will act as a team member on various projects including participating in field forensics investigations analyzing existing buildings writing reports developing repair drawings and specifications and technical consultation (such as envelope detailing) on new building candidate must be comfortable working at heights. This is a full-time position starting Summer 2026.
Responsibilities
On-site inspection/investigation including surveying and documenting observations photographing and sketching.
Perform observe and document testing protocols.
Research the historical background of diverse building types technical issues and code issues.
Organize field data to facilitate analysis and problem-solving.
Analyze building envelopes disabled access and energy code compliance structural details site work and a variety of cross-discipline issues.
Maintain project records.
Develop technical and investigative reports to support forensic findings and prepare materials related to presentations.
Participate in construction phase services.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. This position requires visual acuity and listening ability; individuals must have the dexterity to operate typical office equipment and field equipment and ladders.
Requirements
Professional Degree (Masters preferred) in architecture architectural engineering or related.
Strong knowledge of AutoCAD.
Seeking candidates with 0-2 years of relevant full-time experience in building envelope investigation and repair design.
Strong interest in working onsite preferred field experience.
Willingness to safely work at heights.
Strong technical writing and communication skills.
Excellent organization skills.
Compensation
The rate for this position generally is$77000-$ range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same pay rates may vary from the range as permitted byNew YorkEqual 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 employees 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
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