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.
Our Applied Science practice leverages a unique combination of technologies and expertise to engineer practical solutions to problems of national and international importance. We apply expertise in solid and fluid dynamics, materials science, acoustics, risk assessments, and computational simulation methods to solve complex problems.
The Role
We have the opportunity for an engineer to join our Applied Science Practice with a focus on decarbonization. This is a full-time opportunity intended for individuals with at least 2 years of experience. The day-to-day role includes direct communication with senior staff working on decarbonization technologies for campuses, power plants, and materials manufacturing (e.g., cement and steel). It also includes R&D into novel decarbonization pathways for net-zero buildings.
Responsibilities
- Perform analysis and research to address challenging engineering problems.
- Develop new methodology to answer first-of-a-kind questions, with the support and guidance of senior staff.
- Conceptualize first-of-a-kind applications and learn on the fly in the fast pace of commercialization of new technologies.
- Preparing conceptual design (utility demand, block flow diagrams, equipment lists, etc.), and integrating systems required to decarbonize data centers, universities, airports, or other campuses.
- Using process engineering tools or developing Excel-based calculations to estimate energy production and demand for a myriad of decarbonization systems and technologies.
- Researching and interpreting published research, technology data, and engineering studies on decarbonization technologies like carbon capture, hydrogen, battery storage, etc.
- Documenting the design, development, and/or analysis process in engineering drawings, reports, and presentations, as required.
- Communicating and presenting findings to clients and ensuring a clear understanding of project goals, expectations, and results.
Requirements
- 2+ years' experience in Engineering (Mechanical or Chemical Engineering degrees preferred).
- Creative conceptual thinking and desire to research new technologies.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work closely with a multidisciplinary team.
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.
- Fitness Reimbursement.
- And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives.
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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