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.

The Role

The Talent Acquisition function at Thornton Tomasetti is a strategic partner to the business, focused on leveraging leading technology and innovative sourcing strategies to attract the next generation of talent across our global offices.

As a Talent Acquisition Associate, you will play a key role in building our early careers pipeline, supporting the recruitment of interns and entry-level professionals. You will partner closely with business leaders, universities, and candidates to deliver a seamless, engaging recruitment experience—while helping to shape the future of our engineering teams.

We are a proactive, self-sourcing Talent Acquisition team, using direct outreach, campus engagement, and AI-driven tools to identify and attract high-potential talent early in their careers.

Why Join Us

Be part of a people-first, high-impact Talent Acquisition team that directly influences business growth
Work in a modern, tech-enabled recruiting environment, leveraging AI and automation
Gain exposure to senior leadership and global hiring strategy
Join a culture that values proactivity, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Play a key role in building diverse, innovative teams across a growing global organization

What You’ll Do

Partner with business leaders to understand early careers hiring needs and workforce plans
Support and manage the full-cycle recruitment process for interns and entry-level roles
Build and maintain strong relationships with universities, student groups, and early talent networks
Leverage Workday Recruiting to manage applications, track candidates, and ensure data accuracy
Utilize CRM tools and AI-driven automation through our Phenom platform to engage early talent pipelines
Proactively source and engage students and recent graduates through events, outreach, and digital platforms
Coordinate and support campus events, career fairs, and virtual engagement initiatives
Deliver a best-in-class candidate experience, guiding candidates through each stage of the hiring process
Collaborate with the Talent Acquisition team to enhance early careers programs, processes, and systems

What You’ll Bring

0–2 years of experience in recruiting, HR, or a related field (internship experience welcomed)
Interest in Talent Acquisition, early careers, or university recruiting
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to build relationships with students, universities, and internal stakeholders
Comfortable working with technology and systems; experience with Applicant Tracking Systems (ideally Workday) is a plus
Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and take initiative

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is $70,000 - $80,000 . This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employee already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee’s pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

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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