Structural Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti • Chicago, IL

40d • $75,000 - $90,000

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.
Our Structural Engineering practice collaborates with architects, building owners, and builders to design elegant solutions for projects of all types, sizes, and levels of complexity. From designing the world’s tallest buildings and most extended spans to engineering inventive “jewel-box” structures and designing major expansion projects, we continually seek the best balance among the demands of form, function, sustainability, constructability, schedule, and budget.
As a Structural Engineer in our Restoration & Renewal Practice, you will investigate and design solutions for building repair, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse. You’ll contribute to technical investigations, assessments, and renovation designs, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, cost-effective, and innovative solutions. With support from your team, you will work on projects in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, ideal for engineers eager to grow their technical and creative skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering
• Familiarity with structural analysis tools (SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, RISA‑3D, PCA software) and BIM software (Revit, AutoCAD).
• Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and eagerness to grow professionally.
• Detail-oriented approach, curiosity, and ability to apply engineering fundamentals to complex problems.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural analysis and diagnostic evaluations of existing buildings and infrastructure.
• Prepare clear, detailed reports and drawings for technical and client audiences.
• Participate in site inspections, condition assessments, and construction observations.
• Support project planning, scope definition, and technical deliverables.
• Learn and apply best practices in repair, reinforcement, and renovation strategies.
• Build your early-career network and get to know TT’s culture, values, and services while practicing leadership behaviors like authenticity, trust-building, and effective communication.

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: Entry Level