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About the Role
Thornton Tomasetti is seeking a Geotechnical Project Engineer in Austin, Texas, to contribute to the strategic growth of their forensic geotechnical practice. This role involves business development and project work with the Forensics Team, focusing on investigations of existing buildings and design of remedial repairs for deficient conditions. Projects include failure cause and origin analysis, risk loss insurance, claims response, and litigation support.
Responsibilities
- Conduct on-site inspections and investigations, including surveying, documenting observations, photographing, and sketching.
- Perform geotechnical investigations and laboratory testing programs.
- Research the historic background of diverse structures, technical issues, and code issues.
- Organize field data to facilitate analysis and problem-solving.
- Perform geotechnical analyses such as bearing capacity, slope stability analysis, and settlement analysis.
- Provide geotechnical support during construction.
- Prepare technical reports and presentations explaining research and findings to address design and/or construction issues.
- Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for data interpretation or presentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or geotechnical engineering.
- Master's or PhD in geotechnical engineering is preferred.
- 4+ years of relevant experience.
- Good understanding and knowledge of geotechnical engineering and related disciplines.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instructions, work independently, and comply with company policies.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with a team.
- Ability and willingness to travel within the USA and internationally.
Skills
- Geotechnical engineering
- Civil engineering
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving
Location
- Austin, Texas
Work Type
- On-site inspections
- Travel within the USA and internationally
Experience Level
- 4+ years of relevant experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or geotechnical engineering
- Master's or PhD in geotechnical engineering preferred
Benefits
- 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
- Wellness programs
- Diversity/inclusion programs
- 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.
- Their mission is to bring clients' ideas to life and lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future.
- They provide support and opportunities for employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.
- Their Forensics practice investigates problems in the built environment and provides evidence-based solutions founded on rigorous science and physics.
- They assist attorneys, property managers, building owners, contractors, manufacturers, and design professionals with a wide range of engineering and architectural issues.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.