Senior Building Science Project Engineer

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 Sustainability & Resilience practice collaborates with clients and project partners to integrate successful green solutions into the planning, design, construction, and operation of buildings, reducing their environmental impact at every stage of their life cycle. We use whole system thinking and leading-edge analytical tools to develop innovative solutions that balance economic, social, and environmental factors. Our experienced team offers sustainable design strategies, energy analysis, green building certification consulting, sustainability analysis, and upgrades for existing structures, along with education and training.

The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Engineer to provide leadership and expertise in the design of high-performance, sustainable buildings with a focus on decarbonization, electrification, and pursuing net-zero carbon emissions. Candidates will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams internally and externally to envision and implement innovative environmental design solutions that optimize energy efficiency, facade performance, daylighting, thermal comfort, and life cycle carbon reduction strategies.

 

Responsibilities:

• Project oversight: lead the design and analysis of building envelopes, facades, and enclosure systems to maximize thermal performance and energy efficiency.

• Lead staff on and conduct advanced simulations and modeling for daylighting, glare, building science, natural ventilation, renewable energy integration, and life cycle assessment.

• Manage project and project tasks for financial forecasting and billing in collaboration with the accounting department.

• Develop strategies to reduce embodied and operational carbon emissions throughout the building life cycle.

• Ensure compliance with green building rating systems, Passive House, and others.

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and consultants to integrate sustainable design principles from concept to construction.

• Foster a collaborative environment and promote knowledge sharing among team members.

• Build and maintain strong, long-lasting client relationships. Present results and recommendations to clients.

• Identify and act on opportunities for new projects and business expansion. 

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Building Science, Architecture, Engineering or a related field. 

• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.

• Strong knowledge of building codes and standards related to energy efficiency.  

• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and multitasking skills. 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities. 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 

• LEED AP, ILFI accreditation preferred. 

• Knowledge and understanding of Passive House concepts and standards preferred. 

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is $100,000 - $130,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the Illinois State Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful Illinois State applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in Illinois State or perform the position from Illinois State. Similar positions located outside of Illinois State will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by Illinois 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 wi