Engineer (Summer 2025) - Applied Science Apply locations: Warrington, United Kingdom
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 30+ Days Ago
Job requisition id: R5183
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.
The Role
We have an opportunity for a Graduate Engineer to join our Applied Science Practice where we use our expert knowledge to develop technical and bespoke solutions for our clients. 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 technical safety and thermo-fluids and will support the development of our decarbonisation agenda. Recent example activities include:
Fire and explosion modelling of offshore facilities
Hazard Modelling for fracking operations
Risk assessment for wind turbines
Fire load response analysis and vessel failure analysis
Facility Siting Studies
Qualitative and Quantitative Risk Analysis
Heat transfer analysis for LNG storage facilities
Responsibilities
The candidate should possess exceptional interpersonal skills and outstanding oral and written communication skills - facilitating positive internal and client relationships. Excellent technical writing skills for engineering consulting applications are required, as are engineering/scientific problem-solving abilities.
Qualifications
Degree (Masters and/or PhD preferred) in Engineering or a related STEM subject and must be able to demonstrate an 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.
Due to the nature of the work, the successful candidate will need to be able to obtain UK government security clearance. Eligibility requirements depend on individual circumstances.
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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