Coastal Flood Resilience Senior Associate
Thornton Tomasetti
Lead coastal flood resilience projects, manage multidisciplinary teams, deliver solutions.
21 days ago ago
$135,000 - $160,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Boston, MA
Hybrid
Company Size
1,500 Employees
Service Specialisms
structural engineering
facade engineering
forensic engineering
sustainable design
construction engineering
resilience engineering
applied science
protective design and security
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Energy
Infrastructure
Buildings
Residential
Commercial
Water Resources
Heavy Civil
Role
What you would be doing
flood modeling
storm surge
hydrology simulations
project management
client collaboration
talent strategy
- Lead and manage coastal flood risk assessments and resilience studies, incorporating sea level rise projections, coastal storm surge modeling, and intensity-duration-frequency (IDF) curves for coastal zones
- Lead and manage projects to the agreed time frames, budgets and deliverables
- Develop and maintain in-depth flood risk market knowledge with a starting focus on client base along the U.S. East Coast and expanding throughout the rest of TT geographical locations
- Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and project teams to determine project scope, budget, and timeline, resulting in the successful execution and delivery of projects
- Conduct and oversee coastal watershed hydrology, 2D overland and stormwater flow simulations, and the planning and design of coastal stormwater and drainage infrastructure
- Coordinate cross practice collaboration to offer our clients multi-able engineering services
- Lead and manage numerical modeling of coastal, estuarine, and nearshore processes, including coastal and riverine flooding, wave action, tidal dynamics, and storm-driven inundation in developed shoreline environments
- Build strategies and objectives for talent management, technology, quality management and risk management for the coastal, pluvial and fluvial flood resilience business line
What you bring
civil engineering
12+ years
arcgis pro
python
rhino
people skills
- Demonstrated ability to complete complex projects located in high-risk flooding environments
- 3D Modeling, Rhino, and/or Grasshopper experience is a plus
- Experience with Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, SketchUp and Photoshop is a plus
- Outstanding people skills
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and professional engineering licensure. Master’s degree preferred
- Experience with flood and risk modeling packages such as SWMM5, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS 1D & 2D, Mike+, and/or HAZUS is preferred
- Experience with flood mitigation design (using ASCE24, ASCE7), climate hazard analysis, and multi-disciplinary coordination is preferred
- Experience with 2D or 3D hydrological and/or coastal analyses tools is preferred
- 12+ years of experience in coastal engineering, stormwater management, and flood resilience implementation for building and infrastructure projects
- Experience with GIS mapping tools like ArcGIS Pro is preferred
- Experience with sustainable flood risk reduction strategies, including integration of nature-based solutions and climate-resilient design, is preferred
- Experience with Python or similar languages is a plus
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
- And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
- Commuter Transit (where available)
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Company
Overview
Founded in 1949
Year Established
The company was established in 1949 and has since expanded into a global engineering leader.
Merged in 2015
Year of Merger
The merger of Weidlinger Associates and Thornton‑Tomasetti Group occurred in 2015, combining their expertise to form a cohesive engineering firm.
- Delivers expertise in structural, façade, forensic, civil, bridge, and applied‑science engineering.
- Known for high‑profile projects like Taipei 101, Petronas Towers, and disaster recovery efforts post‑9/11 and Hurricane Sandy.
- Operates an internal R&D unit, CORE studio, driving innovation via computational modeling, AI, and software tools.
- Services span from supertall buildings and long‑span structures to transportation infrastructure and protective design.
- Combines deep engineering know‑how with cutting‑edge technology to tackle complex design challenges worldwide.
- Client-centered approach
- Creative, collaborative, and innovative solutions
- Commitment to excellence
- Sustainability-driven design
- Global leadership in engineering and architecture
- Collaborative team culture
2050
Net Zero Target Year
Aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions by the year 2050.
- Developing sustainable designs for climate-resilient infrastructure
- Use of advanced modeling and simulations to optimize building performance
- Focus on reducing carbon emissions in projects
- Track record of leading projects with high sustainability standards, such as LEED-certified buildings
- Promotion of diverse talent and inclusion in the workplace
- Continual focus on creating an inclusive work environment
- Gender diversity initiatives
- Programs and support for career advancement of underrepresented groups
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