Structural Project Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti•San Francisco, CA

10d

About The Position

Thornton Tomasetti’s Forensics practice investigates problems in the built environment and provides evidence-based solutions grounded in science and physics. The Structural Project Engineer takes on a technical and coordination role, leading complex design challenges, guiding junior engineers, and contributing to the delivery of forensic solutions. The role works across disciplines, supports project management, and includes growing client-facing responsibilities and opportunities to develop toward project leadership. The position leads structural evaluations and failure analyses, helps ensure clear, high-quality deliverables, coordinates with project stakeholders, and supports junior staff through delegation and feedback. The role requires at least four years of structural engineering experience and proficiency with structural analysis and documentation tools. A bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering is required; a master’s degree or PhD is preferred. PE and/or SE licensure is preferred. The stated annual compensation range is $92,000–$120,000 for the position as performed in California. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, work location, and operational needs. Benefits may vary depending on employment status and may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability and other voluntary benefits; flexible spending accounts; paid time off; family leave for new parents; volunteer time; tuition reimbursement; commuter transit benefits where available; 401(k) matching; fitness reimbursement; and wellness, diversity/inclusion, and employee resource programs.

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 degree or PhD.
Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure.

Responsibilities

Lead and refine structural evaluations and failure analyses, applying 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.
Support junior team members through delegation and feedback and help foster a collaborative team culture.
Assist with project management activities and engage 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.