Structural Project Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti • San Diego, CA

11d • $92,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Thornton Tomasetti is hiring a Project Engineer for its Structural Engineering practice. The role combines technical leadership and project coordination: leading complex structural design work, guiding junior engineers, coordinating across disciplines, supporting project management, and developing client-facing and project-leadership skills. The practice works with architects, building owners, and builders on structural projects of varied types and complexity, balancing form, function, sustainability, constructability, schedule, and budget.

The position generally pays $92,000–$120,000 annually for a successful California applicant or someone performing the position from California. Actual compensation depends on factors including education, qualifications, experience, work location, operational needs, and other considerations permitted by law. Benefits may vary depending on employment status.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering.
• At least 4 years of structural engineering experience.
• Proficiency with tools such as SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, StructurePoint Software, and Revit.
• Experience designing steel, concrete, and timber systems.
• Ability to solve complex problems, balance priorities, and adapt designs effectively.
• Strong communication skills and emerging leadership, including a commitment to mentoring junior staff and building professional presence.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and refine structural analysis, design, and detailing tasks; apply engineering judgment to adapt technical work and resolve project challenges.
• Organize and review project deliverables, including reviewing junior staff’s work and tailoring outputs to project scope and contractor needs.
• Coordinate proactively with architects and engineers and take increased responsibility for day-to-day technical decisions.
• Mentor junior team members through delegation and feedback, supporting a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Assist with project management activities and contribute to proposals.
• Participate in client-facing opportunities and develop leadership skills.

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, 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 and inclusion, and employee resource programs and initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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