Electrical 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 Forensic practice investigate problems in the built environment and provide 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 opening for an Entry Level Electrical Engineer in our New York, NY office. This is a full-time position starting in Winter/Spring 2026.

As a Forensic Electrical Engineer, you will investigate problems in the built environment and provide 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.  This position focuses on the investigation and analysis of electrical systems for the insurance and litigation market.

The candidate must be willing to learn about site power distribution, building distribution, lighting, fire alarm, security, emergency power generation, cogeneration, UPS, and mission-critical systems for industrial, commercial, and hospitality facilities.  Interest in renewable energy systems including photovoltaic arrays, wind turbines, and hydroelectric generator is highly desirable.  A strong understanding of electrical engineering principles is required as is the desire and ability to learn more.  You must be able to write well and continue to improve your writing skills.  

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to perform forensic investigations, including fire origin and cause investigations, identify the cause and origin of incidents that lead to electrical failures within industrial, commercial, and residential locations.  You will be expected to support and learn from senior engineers.  Your work will be varied and may include travel and fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• On-site survey, investigation, and documentation of existing conditions and electrical system malfunctions.
• Preparation of field notes and technical and investigative reports to support forensics findings.
• Preparation of materials related to presentations.
• Review and research applicable building codes, NEC standards, and all other applicable industry standards, etc.
• Create drawings and specifications and perform construction administration services.
• Assist the engineering team in the review of reports, plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• Engineer In Training (E.I.T.) Certification is desired.
• Ability to clearly express engineering opinions and conclusions, in writing, 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 as required.
• Be familiar and comfortable with Microsoft Suite programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CAD programs (i.e. AutoCAD). Familiarity with any of the following programs is a plus, but not required: Revit, MicroStation, and Bluebeam.