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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 Applied Science practice leverages a unique combination of technologies and expertise to engineer practical solutions to problems of national and international importance. We apply expertise in solid and fluid dynamics, materials science, acoustics, risk assessments and computational simulation methods to solve complex problems. We perform research, mathematical modeling, software development and design to manage risks to life safety in military platforms and installations, ships and submarines, critical infrastructure, tall buildings, public facilities, industrial and petrochemical plants and automotive and airborne vehicles. Military, government, corporate and academic clients’ value the validation of Applied Science’s software and the critical insights gained from correlating analysis with testing.
Thornton Tomasetti scans the commercial and technical horizon to understand how to evolve its business to remain current and topical in this changing world. We are proactively deploying our unique skills in the Net Zero Carbon agenda as well as routinely including Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and the use of robotics into our everyday working.
The Role
We have an opportunity for a Graduate Engineer to join our Applied Science Practice, based in our Belfast office, where we use our expert knowledge to develop technical and bespoke solutions for our clients. Our Belfast office currently comprises of three Chartered Mechanical Engineers who support the wider business in the UK, US and Australia. Due to increased workload and a desire to grow the business, we have identified the opportunity for a graduate to support the team and develop their career in engineering consultancy.
The role is dependent upon the experience and skillset of the selected applicant but will require supporting projects across a wide range of disciplines, with a focus on structural dynamics but also supporting technical safety and thermo-fluids as well as forensic style investigations. The candidate with have the opportunity to support Thornton Tomasetti’s wider Decarbonisation initiative through clean-energy technology projects in wind, hydrogen, battery storage and nuclear power. The type of work is varied, providing an opportunity to develop new skills while working on interesting and technically challenging projects.
Examples of recent and ongoing projects carried out in Belfast include:
- Analysis & fire testing of nuclear container insulation system
- Fire load response analysis of process vessels
- Impact analyses of reinforced concrete structures
- Fire & blast assessments and inspections on offshore installations
- Crashworthiness analysis of hazardous materials rail tank cars
- Forensic investigation of mobile cranes subject to shock loading
- Evaluating and mitigating risks associated with battery energy storage facilities and wind turbine developments.
Responsibilities
The candidate will be required to learn new software and undertake numerical simulations, primarily in the area of nonlinear structural analyses. They will be required to communicate their findings and recommendations to colleagues and clients and should therefore possess strong interpersonal, oral and written skills. The candidate should also be able to demonstrate an ability and desire to solve complex engineering / scientific problems. They will be supported by industry experts from across the business as they develop these skills. Occasional site visits, travel to client offices and other TT offices will be required.
Qualifications
- Master’s in Engineering preferred (or a related subject) and must be able to demonstrate excellent understanding of fundamental principles and problem solving.
- Strong IT skills are required with an enthusiasm to learn new applications and packages.
- Knowledge of programming languages is desirable.
Thornton Tomasetti appreciate that continuous development and training is important and therefore actively encourage and support candidates to work towards Professional Registration.
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.
