Senior Mechanical Associate

Thornton Tomasetti

Senior Mechanical Associate leading complex forensic engineering projects for Thornton Tomasetti. Guiding clients, teams, technical strategy, business development, and industry growth.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeFort Lauderdale • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on leading complex projects and driving strategic business growth. Proven ability to build client relationships and lead high-performing teams while providing technical vision and guidance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In Mechanical EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) Licensure10+ Years Of Mechanical Engineering ExperienceLeadership And Team ManagementClient-Facing Presence

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Hard Skills

Complex Project LeadershipTechnical Vision DevelopmentAdvanced Problem-SolvingProposal DevelopmentStrategic Business Roadmap Development

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationMentoring And EmpowermentRelationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) Licensure

Industry Keywords

Forensic ProjectsThought LeadershipMarket PresenceSubject Matter ExpertiseEmerging Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the technical vision on large or complex forensic projects, setting direction, leading independent technical reviews, and defining best-in-class solutions.
Serve as the primary client partner, building trusted relationships, anticipating needs, and creating long-term strategic impact.
Lead and grow high-performing teams, managing and delegating both technical and management responsibilities across multiple staff.
Drive new business and market presence through high-level proposal development, thought leadership, and visible industry engagement.
Shape firm strategy, developing your own business roadmap and advising senior leadership on opportunities, markets, and emerging trends.
Strengthen the firm’s position in the industry by deepening expertise, building your personal brand, and helping the firm expand into new opportunities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
10+ years of mechanical engineering experience, with a track record of leading complex projects
Recognized subject matter expertise in your practice area
Strong technical judgment and advanced problem-solving ability
Leadership that inspires and guides teams through mentoring, empowerment, and effective communication
Actively growing client-facing presence

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives