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Thornton Tomasetti hires Project Engineers across structural, geotechnical, and forensic engineering disciplines and has a consistent track record of sponsoring work visas for qualified candidates. If you're targeting a role here, the company actively supports H-1B, E-3, and other pathways for engineering professionals.
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INTRODUCTION
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.
THE ROLE
We have an immediate opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer with interests in forensic investigation, litigation support, and risk loss consulting for industrial and commercial installations. The investigations include failure origin and cause analysis, construction defects, evaluation of system performance compared to requirements, risk loss insurance, claims response, and litigation support. The successful candidate will possess curiosity, engineering excellence, and solid writing skills for this position. You will have the opportunity to lead investigations in the built environment, industrial facilities, transportation sector, and high-tech applications. You will be supported in this role by a diverse team ranging from entry-level engineers to senior management.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with a wide variety of clients, including attorneys, property owners, contractors, and insurance professionals on a wide range of investigations which may involve field investigations, property assessment and analysis, extent and scope of damage, cause of damage, building code analysis, construction defects, and professional standard of care.
- Manage projects independently and provide support to senior staff on projects as needed.
- Involvement in business development activities such as conferences and business development events.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
- 6+ years of experience in MEP Design or investigation.
- Professional Engineering (PE) License in at least one jurisdiction and the ability to obtain licensure in others.
- Ability to write reports that clearly express engineering opinions and conclusions and support these conclusions/opinions with facts and sound engineering principles.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines, meet deadlines and travel to work sites.
- Ability and willingness to travel for short durations for certain assignments.
COMPENSATION
The rate for this position generally is $108,000 - $139,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the California Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful California applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by California 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.
Thornton Tomasetti Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement
Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at Thornton Tomasetti are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms. Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.
Beware Of Recruitment Fraud:
Scammers may attempt to impersonate Thornton Tomasetti. Messages from our firm come only from the ThorntonTomasetti.com domain, Thornton Tomasetti does not use any third-party recruiters. When in doubt, please contact us through our web form here and see how you can protect yourself online here.

INTRODUCTION
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.
THE ROLE
We have an immediate opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Project Engineer with interests in forensic investigation, litigation support, and risk loss consulting for industrial and commercial installations. The investigations include failure origin and cause analysis, construction defects, evaluation of system performance compared to requirements, risk loss insurance, claims response, and litigation support. The successful candidate will possess curiosity, engineering excellence, and solid writing skills for this position. You will have the opportunity to lead investigations in the built environment, industrial facilities, transportation sector, and high-tech applications. You will be supported in this role by a diverse team ranging from entry-level engineers to senior management.
Responsibilities
- Work directly with a wide variety of clients, including attorneys, property owners, contractors, and insurance professionals on a wide range of investigations which may involve field investigations, property assessment and analysis, extent and scope of damage, cause of damage, building code analysis, construction defects, and professional standard of care.
- Manage projects independently and provide support to senior staff on projects as needed.
- Involvement in business development activities such as conferences and business development events.
REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.
- 6+ years of experience in MEP Design or investigation.
- Professional Engineering (PE) License in at least one jurisdiction and the ability to obtain licensure in others.
- Ability to write reports that clearly express engineering opinions and conclusions and support these conclusions/opinions with facts and sound engineering principles.
- Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines, meet deadlines and travel to work sites.
- Ability and willingness to travel for short durations for certain assignments.
COMPENSATION
The rate for this position generally is $108,000 - $139,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the California Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful California applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by California 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.
Thornton Tomasetti Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement
Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website. Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at Thornton Tomasetti are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms. Please access the linked document by clicking here, select the country where you are applying for employment, and review. Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms.
Beware Of Recruitment Fraud:
Scammers may attempt to impersonate Thornton Tomasetti. Messages from our firm come only from the ThorntonTomasetti.com domain, Thornton Tomasetti does not use any third-party recruiters. When in doubt, please contact us through our web form here and see how you can protect yourself online here.
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Tailor your resume to PE licensure expectations
Thornton Tomasetti values candidates progressing toward a Professional Engineer license. Frame your resume around project delivery experience, technical software proficiency, and any EIT certification to signal you're on that trajectory before the first screen.
Target offices by structural discipline and workload
Thornton Tomasetti's Project Engineer openings vary significantly by office and practice group. Research which locations focus on the disciplines matching your background, such as building structures or facades, since hiring demand and sponsorship appetite can differ by region.
Confirm specialty occupation alignment before applying
For H-1B eligibility, your role must qualify as a specialty occupation under USCIS criteria. At Thornton Tomasetti, Project Engineer positions in structural or forensic engineering typically meet this threshold, but verify your specific job description maps to a degree requirement in engineering.
Ask about sponsorship timing during offer negotiation
H-1B cap-subject filings follow an October 1 start date, so if you're interviewing outside lottery season, clarify whether the offer accommodates a delayed start or if cap-exempt status applies through any affiliated academic partnerships Thornton Tomasetti maintains.
Use Migrate Mate to filter live Project Engineer openings
Thornton Tomasetti posts Project Engineer roles across multiple offices at different times of year. Use Migrate Mate to filter open positions by visa type so you're applying to roles where sponsorship is already confirmed, not guessing from a generic careers page.
Understand DOL prevailing wage requirements for your location
For both H-1B and E-3 petitions, your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL certifying your wage meets prevailing levels for the job location. Knowing the wage tier for your target office helps you negotiate a competitive offer that won't stall the LCA.
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Does Thornton Tomasetti sponsor H-1B visas for Project Engineers?
Yes, Thornton Tomasetti sponsors H-1B visas for Project Engineer roles. The position typically qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS standards given its requirement for a bachelor's degree or higher in civil or structural engineering. Cap-subject petitions must align with the annual lottery window, so timing your offer and start date around the April filing period matters.
Which visa types are commonly used for Project Engineer roles at Thornton Tomasetti?
Thornton Tomasetti supports several visa pathways for Project Engineers, including H-1B, E-3 for Australian citizens, TN for Canadian and Mexican nationals, F-1 OPT and CPT for recent graduates, and J-1 for exchange visitors. For longer-term employment, the company also supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship for engineers who qualify.
What qualifications and experience does Thornton Tomasetti expect for Project Engineer roles?
Thornton Tomasetti typically expects a bachelor's or master's degree in civil, structural, or a related engineering discipline. Candidates progressing toward or holding a Professional Engineer license are preferred. Hands-on experience with structural analysis software, project delivery under senior engineers, and strong technical documentation skills are consistently emphasized across open roles.
How do I apply for Project Engineer jobs at Thornton Tomasetti?
You can browse and apply for Project Engineer positions at Thornton Tomasetti directly through their careers portal or through Migrate Mate, which filters open roles by visa sponsorship type so you can confirm eligibility before applying. Tailor your application to the specific practice group and office location, as hiring is decentralized across disciplines.
How do I plan my timeline for H-1B or E-3 sponsorship at Thornton Tomasetti?
For H-1B sponsorship, your employer must file during the April registration window for an October 1 start, so secure your offer by March at the latest. E-3 visas for Australian citizens have no lottery and can be filed year-round, with most consular appointments processed within a few weeks. Both require a certified Labor Condition Application from the DOL before filing.
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