Architectural Designer

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 Forensic practice investigates problems in the built environment and provides evidence-based solutions founded on rigorous science and physics. We assist attorneys, property managers, building owners, contractors, manufacturers, and design professionals with a wide range of engineering and architectural issues. Your Role As an Architectural Designer in our Forensics Practice, you will evaluate building envelopes and architectural systems, diagnose failures or performance issues, and support the development of remediation strategies. You will contribute to forensic investigations, technical reporting, and litigation support in a collaborative environment. With support from your team, you will work on projects in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, ideal for architects eager to grow their technical and creative skills. What You'll Do Conduct forensic assessments, diagnostic evaluations, and performance investigations of building envelopes and architectural systems for damaged or distressed facilities. Prepare clear, detailed reports and visual documentation for technical and legal audiences. Participate in site inspections, field testing and evidence collection. Collaborate with engineers, contractors, and legal teams to deliver accurate findings. Build your early-career network and get to know TT's culture, values, and services while practicing leadership behaviors like authenticity, trust-building, and effective communication. What You'll Bring Bachelor's degree in Architecture; Master's or PhD preferred. Familiarity with building envelope design principles and forensic investigation techniques. Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a genuine eagerness to learn, ask questions, and grow through feedback. A detail-oriented approach with the ability to apply fundamental engineering concepts and check your work with care and curiosity. Compensation The rate for this position generally is $77,000 - $90,000 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 emplo ment