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Jonathan Rivera Ph.D., S.E.

Senior Associate

Our People

Jonathan Rivera Ph.D., S.E.

Senior Associate

Jonathan Rivera is a structural and forensic engineer at Thornton Tomasetti whose experience spans landmark high-rise buildings, major renovations, laboratories, mission-critical facilities, and complex forensic investigations. His expertise includes structural steel and concrete systems, emergency response, property loss consulting, root-cause analyses, litigation support, and repair and rehabilitation strategies for damaged or distressed structures. Jonathan evaluates structural failures, building damage, and loss events, helping owners, insurers, attorneys, and project teams understand causes, assess risk, and develop practical solutions. He combines project leadership, field investigation experience, and structural analysis to support design, failure investigations, and technical advisory services across a wide range of building types and conditions.

Education

Ph.D., Civil Engineering, University at Buffalo 

M.S., Civil Engineering, University at Buffalo 

B.S., Civil Engineering, University at Buffalo