Engineer - Protective Design & Security - Washington, United States - Thornton Tomasetti

Thornton Tomasetti Washington, United States

3 weeks ago

Description

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

Protective Design

practice helps architects, owners, developers, and public agencies worldwide achieve security objectives while upholding each project's aesthetic, functional and budgetary goals.

A recognized leader in security services - with more than 60 years of experience - we collaborate with clients and project teams to develop physical, technical, and operational security solutions for facilities of every type, use, and size.

The Role

A Protective Design & Security Engineer performs building design for manmade hazards such as explosive blasts, hostile vehicle impacts, and large fires.

This is in addition to performing conventional structural design for natural hazards like wind and earthquakes. You will work on project teams performing the design of new buildings and assessments of existing facilities.

Due to the wide-ranging nature of security threats, you will work on a variety of high-profile projects spanning many market sectors.

These may include sports stadiums, transportation hubs, government buildings, laboratory facilities, etc.

Over time, you will work on projects that involve skills well beyond structural engineering, including performing risk assessments and implementing security technology.

Protective Design & Security engineering is not a topic found in many schools so we have a strong training program to get new hires up to speed.

You will build on skills learned in college coursework to learn how to analyze structures subject to shock and impact loads.

A strong fundamental background in statics, mechanics of materials, and structural dynamics is something we look for in the interview process.

Protective Design structural engineering work goes well beyond the building code and we seek creative people to help solve challenging problems in innovative ways.

ResponsibilitiesProvide physical security/protective design consulting services for new and existing construction. This can include blast design, site layout, progressive collapse, and design of vehicle barriers.

Perform calculations to determine blast-loading environments.

Perform nonlinear, dynamic analysis of building structures and façade systems using a single degree of freedom, multi-degree of freedom, and finite element analysis methodologies for dynamic blast loadings.

Perform nonlinear, dynamic analyses of building structures using SAP 2000, ETABS, and other commercially available software for the prevention of progressive collapse.

Transfer design information from calculations to structural, architectural, and physical security drawings/models.

Draft reports and memorandums to communicate physical security requirements and other technical design information.

Coordinate physical security requirements and design information with architects, owners, contractors, and other engineering disciplines.

Review shop drawings, calculations, and RFIs related to physical security design items during construction.

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, Graduate degree preferred.

Coursework in structural dynamics or blast engineering.

Excellent verbal and technical writing skills.

Self-motivated and team-oriented.

Interested in learning about a wide range of security related topics.

Experience in Revit, Tekla, and AutoCAD is helpful, but not required.

The position requires the candidate to gain and hold US Security clearance.

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 & 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

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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