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About the Role

As a Senior Architectural Designer in our Forensics Practice, you will handle complex evaluations of building envelopes and architectural systems, diagnose failure mechanisms, analyze performance issues, and craft remediation strategies. You will play a key role in investigations, applying architectural judgment while supporting litigation and insurance clients. You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with engineers and project partners, and develop your technical and client-facing capabilities.

Responsibilities

Take ownership of forensic evaluations, applying advanced architectural and diagnostic principles to non-routine building envelopes or system issues.
Develop and review technical reports, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support for interns and entry-level architects.
Expand project exposure by observing client interactions, gaining insight into scopes, services, and fee structures, and building a strong professional network.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in architecture or forensic investigations.
Strong analytical skills and ability to adapt approaches for unique challenges involving building envelope performance, water intrusion, materials degradation, or architectural system failures.
Proven communication skills, reliability, and leadership behaviors including authenticity, trust-building, and effective communication.
Initiative to mentor junior staff, manage workload proactively, and deepen expertise in technical and project delivery fundamentals.

Skills

Architectural judgment
Client-facing capabilities
Analytical skills
Communication skills
Leadership behaviors
Authenticity
Trust-building
Technical expertise
Project delivery fundamentals

Location

New York

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Senior

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture
Master’s or PhD preferred

Salary/Compensations

$87,000 - $100,000 annually

Benefits

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
Wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

About the Company

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.

Equal Opportunity

Pursuant to the San Francisco 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.