Structural Project Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti • New York, NY

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About The Position

Thornton Tomasetti’s Applied Science practice combines structural engineering, computational simulation, and applied research to solve complex problems across civilian and government applications. The Structural Project Engineer will apply and develop expertise in finite element modeling (FEM) and analysis, taking on a technical and coordination role in delivering innovative solutions. The position involves owning complex design challenges, guiding junior engineers, coordinating multidisciplinary technical tasks, and contributing to client-facing work.

The engineer will work on structural analysis, design, and detailing for critical infrastructure applications; develop and evaluate finite element models to investigate structural behavior; assess vulnerability to extreme loads; and help develop solutions that improve structural performance. The role also supports the quality and communication of project deliverables, including calculations, reports, drawings, data visualizations, and presentations.

This position supports US Government projects. Project staff must be able to secure US security clearance, which requires US citizenship.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• At least 3 years of professional structural engineering experience.
• Proficiency with structural analysis and design software such as SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, Revit, and Rhino.
• Experience designing steel and concrete systems.
• Demonstrated interest in finite element modeling.
• Strong technical writing, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and collaborate across disciplines.
• Must be able to secure US security clearance; US citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• PE licensure or progress toward licensure.
• Academic or professional experience creating, running, and postprocessing finite element analysis simulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and refine structural analysis, design, and detailing tasks in critical infrastructure applications.
• Apply technical skills and engineering judgment to solve project challenges.
• Develop, run, and postprocess finite element models to investigate structural behavior, including nonlinear and dynamic response as needed.
• Assess structural vulnerability to extreme loads and help develop engineering solutions to improve performance and protect structures.
• Organize project information, review junior engineers’ work, and tailor deliverables to project scope and contractor needs.
• Prepare technical deliverables, including calculations, reports, drawings, data visualizations, and presentations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, communicate technical findings to colleagues and clients, and contribute to project planning.
• Guide junior engineers and coordinate multidisciplinary technical tasks.

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 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