Careers & Culture

Who We Are

At Thornton Tomasetti, we tackle complex challenges and prestigious projects every day. Since 1949, our firm has built a track record of sustainable, profitable growth – serving a growing range of clients with an increasingly diverse array of technical consultancy services. When you join our team, our distinguished and varied portfolio becomes part of your CV as well.
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Employees who feel that we foster an inclusive workplace

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Employees who take pride in working at Thornton Tomasetti

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Employees who are satisfied with workplace flexibility
INTERNSHIPS: START & BUILD YOUR CAREER WITH US

We believe in fostering the next generation of engineers with a focus on collaboration and innovation. We don’t simply hire people; we invest in them. Beyond exposure to major projects around the world, we offer training, mentoring and support to shape our people into leaders. And thanks to our structured career path, you can feel confident that there are continuous growth opportunities that expose you to new challenges.

Here's how a few of our recent interns recall their experiences working for Thornton Tomasetti:

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What benefits do you believe a Thornton Tomasetti career offers?

“Thornton Tomasetti offers numerous opportunities to work on prestigious projects, provides global exposure through major worldwide projects, promotes innovation, and supports professional and personal growth through extracurricular activities like group coaching, mentorship and community service to foster collaboration."

- Radha Rajpoot, Senior Engineer & Former Intern, Pune
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How would you describe the Thornton Tomasetti internship programme?

"During my internship, seniors and colleagues guided me and provided hands-on opportunities. This experience helped me gain a clearer understanding of my career as a civil engineer. It strengthened my commitment to the profession. So, I chose this firm to continue my career journey with."

- Vo Diem Huynh, Engineer & Former Intern, Ho Chi Minh City
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How valuable was the Thornton Tomasetti internship programme for your career?

"My favourite part of my career has been the ability to connect and work with other firm offices around the country and being able to experience a wide range of projects. A Thornton Tomasetti career offers a good work/life balance and valuable project experience that comes with a well-supported route to chartership. The internship programme was an invaluable stepping stone for my career as well as helpful learning before my masters."

- Benedict Green, Engineer & Former Intern, Warrington
EMPLOYEE NETWORK GROUPS
We are committed to building a culture in which people from diverse backgrounds can come together, collaborate, experience a sense of belonging and thrive throughout their Thornton Tomasetti career journeys. Our employee network groups (ENGs) play an important role in engaging our people by ensuring diverse perspectives are heard, facilitating employee networking and career development, and building community. Our ENGs provide avenues for connection, psychologically safe spaces for authentic conversations, and opportunities to learn and grow together.

Women @ TT

Women@TT, our women’s employee network group, strives to achieve gender equity at Thornton Tomasetti by raising awareness, providing support, and shaping our culture.

Mosaic

Mosaic, our multicultural employee network group, raises the visibility of underrepresented groups within the AEC industry, aids the recruitment and retention of staff of all backgrounds, promotes cultural awareness, fosters and broadens professional networks, and provides opportunities for advancement.

Spectrum

Spectrum, our LGBTQIA+ employee network group, fosters an inclusive workplace community and advocates for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual (LGBTQIA+) employees.

Life At Thornton Tomasetti
If you prefer out-of-the-box methods to by-the-book practices. If you favour flexibility over a rigid routine. If you enjoy getting outside your comfort zone more than staying in your lane, you’ve come to the right place.

Communities of Practice
Engineering is a knowledge business. To function at the highest possible level requires capturing, cultivating and spreading ideas. This is what our Communities of Practice (CoPs) do: these self-organizing, grassroots entities are populated by employees united by a common passion. 

Learning & Development
The rapid expansion of knowledge, along with changes in our industry, requires continuous learning. Our core value – we challenge people to grow – reflects our commitment to providing lifelong learning opportunities.