Structural Project Engineer
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. As a Structural Project Engineer in our Forensics Practice, you’ll take on a key technical and coordination role, owning complex design challenges, guiding junior engineers, and shaping the delivery of innovative forensic solutions. You’ll work across disciplines, contribute to project management, and begin stepping into more client-facing opportunities. If you’re ready to elevate your impact and grow into future project leadership, this is the place to do it.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering; Master’s or PhD preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure preferred.
- 4+ years of structural engineering experience with proficiency in analysis and documentation tools like SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, RISA-3D, PCA software, Revit, or AutoCAD.
- Solve complex problems with confidence, balancing priorities, and adapting designs effectively.
- Lead coordination across disciplines, communicate clearly, and mentor junior staff while growing your professional presence.
Responsibilities
- Lead and refine structural evaluations and failure analyses, solving project challenges with strong engineering judgment.
- Drive the quality of deliverables by organizing information clearly and reviewing junior staff’s work.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, legal teams, insurance professionals, contractors, and other stakeholders while taking on increased responsibility for technical decisions.
- Support junior team members through effective delegation and feedback, helping build a strong and collaborative team culture.
- Grow your project leadership skills by assisting with project management activities and engaging in client-facing opportunities.
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
- Other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
