Structural Project Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

Thornton Tomasetti’s Structural Engineering practice collaborates with architects, building owners, and builders to develop structural solutions for projects of varying types and complexity. The Project Engineer takes on a technical and coordination role, leading complex design work, guiding junior engineers, and contributing to innovative structural solutions. The position involves cross-disciplinary collaboration, support for project management, and increasing participation in client-facing work, with opportunities to develop toward project leadership.

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 developing 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, applying engineering judgment to solve project challenges.
• Organize and review deliverables, including reviewing junior staff work and tailoring outputs to project scope and contractor needs.
• Coordinate proactively with architects and engineers and take responsibility for day-to-day technical decisions.
• Support and mentor junior team members through delegation and feedback.
• Assist with project management activities, contribute to proposals, and participate in client-facing opportunities.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, and other voluntary benefits, depending on employment status.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and childcare.
• Paid time off.
• Family leave for new parents.
• 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/inclusion, and employee resource programs and initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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