Associate Structural Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti•San Francisco, CA

About The Position

Thornton Tomasetti’s Structural Engineering practice collaborates with architects, building owners, and builders to develop structural solutions for projects of varied types, sizes, and complexity. The Associate will guide complex building designs, lead teams, deepen client relationships, and contribute to the firm’s business results and strategy. The role combines advanced structural engineering expertise with ownership of project delivery, client partnerships, team development, and identification of new opportunities and markets.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure.
At least 8 years of structural engineering experience, with demonstrated technical depth in new building design.
Experience or technical depth in steel, concrete, timber, seismic design, tall buildings, and specialty structures.
Ability to drive project delivery and lead teams while partnering with clients and applying strong technical expertise to complex challenges.
Leadership, mentoring, empowerment, and effective communication skills, with the ability to grow client-facing presence.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Experience in complex building design and project strategy.

Responsibilities

Lead complex, high-impact building projects and apply technical judgment to project outcomes.
Manage project delivery from start to finish, including steering design, managing teams, and making project decisions.
Provide clients with guidance on advanced structural engineering challenges.
Mentor and develop team members, supporting technical excellence and future leadership.
Expand client relationships and help identify new business opportunities and markets.
Connect clients with the firm’s broader capabilities and contribute to firm strategy and growth priorities.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, and other voluntary benefits, depending on employment status.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and childcare expenses.
Paid Time Off.
Family leave for new parents.
Volunteer time.
Tuition reimbursement.
Commuter transit benefits where available.
401(k) retirement savings with company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments.
Fitness reimbursement.
Wellness, diversity and inclusion, and employee resource programs and initiatives.