Senior Building Envelope Project Engineer

Building Envelope Senior Project Engineer

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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 Façade Engineering practice provides consulting services to architects, building owners, and developers. Our suite of specialty analyses helps solve complex design challenges, improves constructability, maximizes energy efficiency, and increases security. We offer a range of services for the full building life cycle to help clients execute ambitious architectural visions. Our consulting services include materials research, specialty analyses, detailed design, engineering and construction support, and glass and building envelope failure investigations.

In the technology-driven cladding industry, innovation comes with the territory. Nearly two-thirds of the building envelopes we design and engineer are based on customized systems that involved unique combinations of materials.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and talented Senior Project Engineer to join our Boston Facades and Building Envelope team. In this role, you will lead small- to medium-sized projects and act as the key point of contact for larger, complex projects. You'll collaborate with team leaders and Thornton Tomasetti's CORE team to develop and implement research and development initiatives onto projects.

Your work will include building envelope analysis, system research, design detailing, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, professional, and passionate about pushing the boundaries of façade design and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from concept through construction, managing teams, schedules, and budgets while maintaining strong client relationships.

• Analyze building envelope performance using specialized software (structural loading/deflections, thermal analysis, condensation risk, geometry) and provide engineering solutions.

• Develop computational design tools to support project deliverables and strategic initiatives.

• Prepare and review detailed 2D and 3D design solutions for client presentations, coordination, and construction documentation.

• Support construction administration, including RFIs, submittal management, site inspections, and field reporting.

• Coordinate closely with internal and external stakeholders—including architects, engineers, conservators, testing labs, owners/representatives, contractors, and our offices across the US and Canada.

• Contribute to team leadership by facilitating communication, mentoring staff, and fostering professional relationships internally and externally.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Architecture;
Master’s degree preferred.

• 10+ years of experience in façade and building envelope design, including project management and team leadership on complex projects.

• Professional Engineer (PE) and/or SE license or Registered Architect.

• Deep technical expertise in building envelope systems (glazing, cladding, roofing, waterproofing) and experience with large-scale, high-profile projects.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and build rapport with clients and colleagues.

• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Revit, AutoCAD and computational design tools (Rhino/Gross hopper, Python, Fusion/Solid Works); experience with other software like Sketch Up, THERM, WUFI is a plus.

• Proven ability to innovate, solve problems, and resolve conflicts while mentoring team members.

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is $100,000 - $120,000 . This range is a good faith estimate provided…