Structural Project Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti • New York, NY

5d • $100,000 - $120,000

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 practice uses expertise in solid and fluid dynamics, materials science, acoustics, risk assessment, and computational simulation to address challenges across critical infrastructure and other sectors.

The Structural Project Engineer will take a technical and coordination role on complex design challenges, guide junior engineers, and contribute to innovative solutions. The role includes leading multidisciplinary technical tasks and engaging with clients. The engineer will apply and develop expertise in finite element modeling (FEM) and analysis, supporting U.S. Government projects. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and able to secure U.S. security clearance.

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.
• Strong technical writing, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage priorities and collaborate across disciplines.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to secure U.S. security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• PE licensure or progress toward licensure.
• A demonstrated interest in finite element modeling.
• Prior 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.
• Adapt technical skills and use engineering judgment to solve project challenges.
• Develop, run, and postprocess finite element models to investigate structural behavior, including nonlinear and dynamic response as project needs require.
• Assess structural vulnerability to extreme loads and help develop engineering solutions to improve performance and protect structures.
• Organize information clearly, 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 with multidisciplinary project teams, communicate technical findings to colleagues and clients, and contribute to project planning.

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, and 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