Lead Structural Project Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, &

401k retirement savings with Company 1

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Transit (where available)

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti in Houston is seeking a Project Engineer in our Structural Practice. You’ll own complex design challenges, guide junior engineers, and shape the delivery of innovative structural solutions across disciplines.

You’ll contribute to project management, participate in proposals, and engage in client-facing opportunities as you grow into future project leadership. A PE/SE license is preferred, with strong skills in major analytical tools and design of steel, concrete, and timber

Qualifications

• 4+ years of structural engineering experience with proficiency in SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, StructurePoint, and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Lead and refine structural analysis, design, and detailing tasks, adapting technical skills and solving project challenges with strong engineering judgment.
• Drive the quality of deliverables by organizing information clearly, reviewing junior staff’s work, and tailoring outputs to project scope and contractor needs.
• Coordinate proactively with architects and engineers, taking increased responsibility for day‑to‑day technical decisions.
• Support and mentor junior team members through effective delegation and feedback, fostering a collaborative and high performing team culture.
• Grow your leadership skills by assisting with project management activities, contributing to proposals, and engaging in client-facing opportunities.

Skills

SAP2000

ETABS

RAM

StructurePoint Software

Revit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

RAM

StructurePoint

Revit

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti in Houston is seeking a Project Engineer in our Structural Practice. You’ll own complex design challenges, guide junior engineers, and shape the delivery of innovative structural solutions across disciplines.

You’ll contribute to project management, participate in proposals, and engage in client-facing opportunities as you grow into future project leadership. A PE/SE license is preferred, with strong skills in major analytical tools and design of steel, concrete, and timber