Structural Project Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Thornton Tomasetti’s Forensics practice investigates problems in the built environment and provides evidence-based solutions grounded in science and physics. As a Structural Project Engineer, you will take on a technical and coordination role, owning complex design challenges, guiding junior engineers, and helping deliver forensic solutions. The role involves collaboration across disciplines, support for project management, and increasing opportunities to work directly with clients.

You will lead structural evaluations and failure analyses, make technical decisions, coordinate with a range of stakeholders, and contribute to the quality of project deliverables. You will also help develop junior staff and grow your project leadership skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering.
• At least 4 years of structural engineering experience.
• Proficiency with analysis and documentation tools such as SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, RISA-3D, PCA software, Revit, or AutoCAD.
• Ability to solve complex problems confidently, balance priorities, and adapt designs effectively.
• Ability to coordinate across disciplines, communicate clearly, and mentor junior staff.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and refine structural evaluations and failure analyses, applying sound engineering judgment to solve project challenges.
• Organize information clearly and review junior staff’s work to support the quality of deliverables.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, legal teams, insurance professionals, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Take on increased responsibility for technical decisions.
• Delegate work and provide feedback to junior team members, supporting a collaborative team culture.
• Assist with project management activities 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/inclusion, and employee resource programs and initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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