Structural Project Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti • New York, NY

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About The Position

Thornton Tomasetti is seeking a Project Engineer for its Structural Engineering practice. The role involves leading technical and coordination work on complex structural design challenges, guiding junior engineers, and contributing to the delivery of innovative structural solutions. The engineer will collaborate across disciplines, take increasing responsibility for day-to-day technical decisions, support project management, and develop client-facing and project leadership skills.

Thornton Tomasetti’s Structural Engineering practice works with architects, building owners, and builders on projects of varied types, sizes, and complexity. Its work balances form, function, sustainability, constructability, schedule, and budget. The position is based on a New York compensation estimate of $96,000–$125,000 annually; compensation may vary based on factors including qualifications, experience, education, and work location.

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, with 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, applying engineering judgment to solve project challenges.
• Organize project information and review junior staff’s work to support high-quality deliverables tailored to project scope and contractor needs.
• Coordinate proactively with architects and engineers and take increased 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 expenses.
• 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 and inclusion, and employee resource programs and initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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