Senior Structural Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti • Los Angeles, CA

3d • $98,000 - $100,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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. Thornton Tomasetti, Inc., seeks Senior Engineers - Structure in Los Angeles, California: Prepares analysis and designs for structural elements and systems. Coordinates all activities with project manager and other design engineers. Communicates and coordinates with clients and consultants (e.g., architects and civil/mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineers) to ensure clear understanding of project goals and expectations. Interacts with clients and team members regarding project information. Analyzes building structures (e.g., load, wind, gravity, and geometry). Interprets building codes. Determines project, design and construction specifications (e.g., beam size, column size, etc.). Guides/assists other engineers regarding issues such as codes, design criteria, and software. Coordinates and guides preparation of construction documents with BIM (Building Information Modeling) staff, clients, and internal quality staff. Spot-checks calculations and back-checks plan mark-ups and completed drafting. Performs construction administration services on assigned projects. Responds to RFIs (Request for Information) from contractors and subcontractors. Organizes and maintains logs and files for structural submittal. Attends construction meetings and visits job-site at major stages and phases. Prepares field reports for clients. Performs site-observation for projects as assigned. Mentors other employees on various design techniques and on TT design standards, codes and software applications. Develops drawings and spreadsheets to create new standards. Acts responsibly to conserve energy and reduce waste in the office environment.

Requirements

• Requires a Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field plus 2 years of experience in a related occupation.
• Requires 2 years of experience with the following: Utilizing structural analysis software; Working with spreadsheet or MathCAD style calculation tools and software; Working with Bluebeam to create markups on structural drawings; Utilizing Revit 3D BIM software, including developing drawings and details for schematic design, design development, and construction document phases of projects; Utilizing technical writing to prepare structural engineering memoranda and reports related to technical work and expertise; Performing structural analysis and design of steel and reinforced concrete structures; and Preparing structural calculations and plans for schematic design, design development and construction documents.
• Domestic travel required 5% of the time.
• Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies.
• When not telecommuting, must report to work site.
• 40 hours/week.
• Must also have authority to work permanently in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Prepares analysis and designs for structural elements and systems.
• Coordinates all activities with project manager and other design engineers.
• Communicates and coordinates with clients and consultants (e.g., architects and civil/mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineers) to ensure clear understanding of project goals and expectations.
• Interacts with clients and team members regarding project information.
• Analyzes building structures (e.g., load, wind, gravity, and geometry).
• Interprets building codes.
• Determines project, design and construction specifications (e.g., beam size, column size, etc.).
• Guides/assists other engineers regarding issues such as codes, design criteria, and software.
• Coordinates and guides preparation of construction documents with BIM (Building Information Modeling) staff, clients, and internal quality staff.
• Spot-checks calculations and back-checks plan mark-ups and completed drafting.
• Performs construction administration services on assigned projects.
• Responds to RFIs (Request for Information) from contractors and subcontractors.
• Organizes and maintains logs and files for structural submittal.
• Attends construction meetings and visits job-site at major stages and phases.
• Prepares field reports for clients.
• Performs site-observation for projects as assigned.
• Mentors other employees on various design techniques and on TT design standards, codes and software applications.
• Develops drawings and spreadsheets to create new standards.
• Acts responsibly to conserve energy and reduce waste in the office environment.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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