Structural Project Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti • Chicago, IL

21d • $103,000 - $134,000

About The Position

Thornton Tomasetti is hiring a Project Engineer in its Structural Engineering practice. The role has technical and coordination responsibilities, including owning complex design challenges, guiding junior engineers, contributing to project management, and developing client-facing experience. The engineer will collaborate across disciplines to deliver structural solutions and support project leadership. The practice designs structures of varying types and complexity, balancing form, function, sustainability, constructability, schedule, and budget.

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 capabilities, including 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 and clearly present project information, review junior staff’s work, and tailor deliverables to project scope and contractor needs.
• Coordinate with architects and engineers and take increased responsibility for day-to-day technical decisions.
• Delegate work and provide feedback to support and mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative team culture.
• 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, 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