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Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Irving, Illinois, United States · Remote OK
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University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
$122k–$231k/yr
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Skills: C++, C, Object-Oriented Programming, Linux, Docker
University Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
$92k–$175k/yr
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Skills: C++, C, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes
Bedford Park, Illinois, United States · On-site
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Downers Grove, Illinois, United States · On-site
$85k–$135k/yr
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Elgin, Illinois, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$25/hr
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University Park, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$140k–$266k/yr
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Skills: Signal Processing, Waveform Design, MATLAB, Python, Software Defined Radios
University Park, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
$92k–$201k/yr
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Plano, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$27/hr
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Deerfield, Illinois, United States · Hybrid
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Caledonia, Illinois, United States · On-site
$30/hr–$40/hr
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Rock Island County, Illinois, United States · On-site
$112k–$167k/yr
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Cary, Illinois, United States · On-site
$30/hr–$35/hr
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Irving, Illinois, United States · Remote OK
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Berwyn, Illinois, United States · Remote OK
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Kankakee, Illinois, United States · On-site
$24/hr–$25/hr
IKO Industries Ltd. is a market leader in the manufacturing of roofing and building materials. IKO is a Canadian owned and operated business with production facilities worldwide and has many years of unparalleled success…
Skills: MS Excel, MS Word, MS Power Point, Critical Thinking, Organization
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The role involves developing parametric models and visual narratives to translate complex structural engineering systems into clear digital content. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve modeling workflows and support digital project delivery.
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, or a related field with 0-3 years of experience in AEC or digital design. Proficiency in Rhino and Grasshopper is essential, with preferred experience in Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and scripting languages.
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.
As a Computational Designer & Visualization Specialist in our Chicago office, you will work at the intersection of structural engineering, computational design, and digital storytelling. You’ll help translate complex structural systems into clear, compelling visual narratives that support design, communication, and project delivery.
Working closely with engineers, designers, and VDC teams, you’ll contribute to parametric workflows, visualization strategies, and next-generation digital delivery methods. Your work will span diagrams, parametric models, animations, and real-time content—bridging technical engineering concepts with engaging visual communication.
This role is ideal for someone with a background in architecture, digital design, or computational workflows who is excited to apply creative and technical skills in a highly collaborative, engineering-focused environment.
Support computational design, VDC, and digital modeling workflows across structural engineering projects
Develop and manage parametric models and workflows using Rhino and Grasshopper
Create diagrams, graphics, animations, and video content for internal and client-facing deliverables
Translate complex structural systems and construction sequences into clear visual narratives
Contribute to workflow development, scripting, and automation to improve modeling and visualization processes
Build interoperable models that connect across analysis, BIM, and visualization platforms
Support 4D visualization and construction sequencing workflows using timeline-driven approaches
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance digital project delivery and communication strategies
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Computational Design, Digital Design, or a related field
0–3 years of experience in the AEC or digital design industry
Strong interest in computational design, visualization, and emerging digital workflows
Advanced proficiency in Rhino and Grasshopper with experience building parametric workflows
Experience contributing to VDC, computational design, or digital modeling initiatives
Strong visual communication and graphic design skills, with an emphasis on clarity and storytelling
Experience producing animations, renderings, or digital visualizations
Strong collaboration, organization, and communication skills
Preferred: Experience with tools and workflows such as Revit; Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects); real-time visualization platforms (e.g., Enscape, Twinmotion, D5, Unreal Engine); and scripting or automation (Python, C#, or similar)
A portfolio showcasing relevant computational design, visualization, graphic communication, animation, or related digital work is required with the application submission.
Benefits
Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and 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
And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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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We apply scientific and engineering principles to solve the world’s challenges — starting with yours.
We apply scientific and engineering principles to solve the world’s challenges — starting with yours. Whether we’re focusing on the design, construction and performance of buildings or expanding into new disciplines, we never limit ourselves, applying our expertise to all types of projects across a range of industries.
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