Structural Project Engineer

USA Thornton Tomasetti • New York, NY

2d • $93,000 - $135,000

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. The Role We are seeking a talented Structural Project Engineer for our Construction Engineering Practice. The Project Engineer will be involved in structural engineering design, structural steel connection design, and temporary stability analysis. The day-to-day activities will include the design of structural steel connections that range from simple shear connections to connections with multiple members framing into single connection points with complicated load paths that must be analyzed. Temporary stability analysis and design involves analysis of alternate load paths through a partially erected steel structure and the design of temporary bracing for its stability during steel erection. The Project Engineer will also assist in the design of structures that are delegated to the contractor. Candidates should have experience in medium to large size projects such as cultural buildings, office buildings, health care and research facilities, stadiums, arenas and industrial structures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, or a related field, required.
• 4+ years of experience delivering complex technical design projects with a minimum of 2 years of experience in the design of steel connections.
• Working knowledge of current industry software, such as SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, Risa3-D, PCA Software, Revit, and AutoCAD.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer and/or SE License, or the ability to obtain a license, preferred.
• Knowledge of Tekla Structures preferred, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Structural analysis and design, with emphasis on detailing of steel connections.
• Responsible for providing direction, coordination, planning, integration and completion of engineering, Advanced Project Delivery (APD) and/or connection design projects.
• Coordination of design and detail work with in-house engineering staff, Tekla modelers, as well as other design professionals.
• Manage project design and deliverables as well as other design team members, supervise the work of engineers and modelers, and direct project staff in preparing contract documents such as drawings and specifications.
• Communication with clients to understand the project requirements.
• Plan and formulate engineering program and organize project staff according to project requirements.

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: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees