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Computational Mechanics (FEA) Engineer - Applied Science

Thornton Tomasetti
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2025
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. We perform research, mathematical modeling, software development, and design to manage risks to life safety in military platforms and installations, ships and submarines, critical infrastructure, tall buildings, public facilities, industrial and petrochemical plants, and automotive and airborne vehicles. Military, government, corporate, and academic clients value the validation of Applied Science’s software and the critical insights gained from correlating analysis with testing.

The Role

We have an opportunity for an engineer or applied scientist to join TT's Applied Science team. You will be a key technical contributor to our Defense and Critical Infrastructure team. You will work closely with our clients in the US Department of Defense and other government and private entities, performing computer modelling, simulations and analysis to solve their real-world challenges. Peers and senior staff will work collaboratively with you in an intellectually challenging yet collegial environment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform advanced analysis and research on engineering and scientific problems, using a combination of engineering level tools and finite element analysis to assess the vulnerability of structures to a variety of extreme loads, design engineering solutions to protect structures against the effects of extreme loads, and investigate root causes of structural failures.
  • Work within a team of professionals to address these wide ranges of problems. Manage your individual tasks and responsibilities by working with team members to produce meaningful and innovative solutions.
  • Present your work to clients via in-person and remote briefings and written reports/drawings/specs.

Requirements

  • A master's degree in civil, structural or geotechnical engineering is required. A doctorate degree will also be considered.
  • An understanding of structural systems, components, and load paths. Coursework and/or experience in finite element analysis.
  • This position will work mainly on US government projects. As part of the US government contract requirement, all project staff must be able to secure US security clearance. US security clearance requires the applicant to be a US citizen.

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is $85,000 - $100,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal 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 employee’s 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 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.

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