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 Restoration & Renewal practice provides owners and managers with a home for solutions to a wide range of structural, envelope, and building systems needs for existing properties of every use, age, and construction type. Our multidisciplinary design and assessment services cover a wide range of needs. We perform condition assessments, investigations, feasibility studies, and peer reviews. We design repairs, renovations, and alterations and oversee their execution in the field.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• P.E. license is required. Significant knowledge of and proven experience with NYC building codes and industry mechanical codes is mandatory.
• Proficient in AutoCAD, experience with REVIT a plus
• Demonstrated ability to maintain client relationships, effectively manage projects, and supervise/mentor junior staff.
• Proficient in preparation and review of manual and software assisted calculations.
• Strong analytical skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.

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.

THE ROLE

We have an opportunity for a licensed mechanical/HVAC project engineer with experience in building renovation and design projects. This individual will be responsible for managing and executing mechanical engineering projects for commercial and residential buildings of varying sizes and complexities. The candidate should be experienced in the evaluation, design, and construction of a broad range of heating ventilation and air conditioning systems, including but not limited to steam and hot water heating plants chilled water or refrigerant based cooling plants, refrigerant based air conditioning, ventilation, air distribution ducting, piping, and automated controls. The candidate should have strong knowledge of the integration with electrical and fire alarm systems with mechanical systems and should also be well versed in building code analysis and interpretation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform the required mechanical calculations, designs, and equipment selections for a broad range of project types.
• Work cohesively with our in-house multidisciplinary team of professionals, which includes: structural engineers, architects, HVAC engineers, electrical engineers, plumbing/fire protection engineers, and site civil engineers, on projects of widely varying sizes and complexities.
• Collaborate with senior staff for review, direction and approval of design during development.
• Participate in the analysis, evaluation, design and specification of mechanical/HVAC systems. Attend project meetings as required.
• Develop design/renovation drawings.
• Prepare field notes, feasibility studies, cost analyses, reports, and specifications.
• Perform peer reviews and condition assessments, including order of magnitude cost estimating.
• Support in the development of scope and fee proposals.
• Support in the management of project budgets, scheduling, and staffing.