Senior Structural Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti • San Francisco, CA

3d • $87,000 - $100,000

About The Position

As a Senior Engineer in Thornton Tomasetti’s Structural Practice, you will take on increasingly complex structural analysis, design, and detailing assignments across a wide range of building types. You will contribute to small and mid-size projects and selected components of larger, iconic structures, exercising sound judgment, proposing design adaptations, and guiding junior staff. The role is in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and offers opportunities to deepen technical expertise, take on greater project responsibilities, and gain exposure to client interactions and project management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering.
• At least 2 years of structural engineering experience.
• Growing proficiency with tools such as SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, StructurePoint Software, and Revit.
• Experience contributing to the design of steel, concrete, and timber systems.
• Effective communication skills and a proactive approach to workload, mentoring, and skill development.
• Initiative to deepen technical expertise and understanding of project delivery fundamentals.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Own structural analysis, design, and detailing tasks of growing complexity, applying appropriate engineering methods, tools, and building codes.
• Develop and refine construction documents in a BIM environment, propose modifications, solve non-routine challenges, and review work for quality.
• Collaborate with architects, builders, and engineers across disciplines, communicating technical needs, design assumptions, and coordination requirements professionally and in a timely manner.
• Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support to interns and entry-level engineers.
• Observe client interactions, learn about scopes, services, and fee structures, and build a professional network within the company and across the industry.

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, and 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/inclusion, and employee resource programs and initiatives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level