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Architectural Designer

Thornton Tomasetti


Job Location:

New York City, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 77000 - 90000
Posted: 1 October 2026 (14 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 29 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the worlds 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 Designerin our Forensics Practice you will evaluate building envelopes andarchitectural 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.

WhatYoullDo

  • 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 fieldtestingand evidence collection.

  • Collaborate with engineers contractors and legal teams to deliveraccuratefindings.

  • Build your early-career network and get to know TTs culture values and services while practicing leadership behaviors like authenticity trust-building and effective communication.

WhatYoullBring

  • Bachelors degree in Architecture;Mastersor PhD preferred.

  • Familiarity with building envelope design principles and forensic investigation techniques.

  • Strong communicationskills 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$77000-$ 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 pay rates may vary from the range as permitted byNew YorkEqual 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 employees 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 SanFrancisco 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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