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Building Enclosure Associate


Job Location:

Boston, MA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 124000 - 139000
Posted: 4 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 1 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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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.

Your Role

As a Building Enclosure Associate within our Forensics Practice you will be responsible for investigating building enclosure failures and construction defects conducting materials and systems research performing field testing and coordinating project work with the team. The ideal candidate is conscientious and creative detail-oriented and professional with strong client service skills and attentiveness to client communications.

What Youll Do

  • Manage building enclosure consulting projects from conception to completion including correspondence with clients and other interested parties.

  • Perform on-site surveys investigations and documentation of existing conditions including facade assessments via suspended scaffold or industrial rope access.

  • Conduct field testing of various materials and assemblies including performance testing of curtainwall and facade assemblies.

  • Perform damage assessment and cause and origin investigations.

  • Analyze façade performance using specialized software (i.e. loading thermal analysis condensation risk geometry).

  • Develop drawings/specifications and perform construction administration services.

  • Interpret and research building codes and industry standards (ASTM AAMA etc.).

  • Serve as an expert witness or support colleagues in this role in various capacities including depositions mediations arbitrations and trials.

  • Build and develop client relationships to contribute to the growth of the Forensics practice both technically and geographically.

What Youll Bring

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering or Architecture; Masters or PhD preferred.

  • Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA).

  • 8-12 years of relevant experience.

  • Experience with roof and façade investigations assessments and testing for large-scale projects preferred.

  • Demonstrated ability and interest in developing client relationships and building a book of business.

  • Ability and willingness to travel within the US and internationally.

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is$124000-$ range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the Massachusetts Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is based on what a successful Massachusetts applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in Massachusetts or perform the position from Massachusetts. Similar positions located outside of Massachusetts will not necessarily receive the same pay rates may vary from the range as permitted byMassachusettsEqual 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

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

Thornton 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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