Structural Project Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Thornton Tomasetti’s Structural Engineering practice works with architects, building owners, and builders to develop structural solutions for projects of varied types, sizes, and complexity. The practice balances form, function, sustainability, constructability, schedule, and budget. In this Project Engineer role, you will take on technical and coordination responsibilities, lead complex design work, guide junior engineers, and contribute to delivering structural solutions. You will collaborate across disciplines, support project management, and develop client-facing and project leadership skills.

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 abilities, including a commitment to mentoring junior staff and building a 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 resolve project challenges.
• Organize and review 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.
• 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.
• 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 and inclusion, and employee resource programs and initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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