Lead Structural Project Engineer: Design & Mentoring

Thornton Tomasetti

San Diego (CA)

On-site

USD 92,000 - 120,000

Full time

9 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision
401k retirement savings with company匹配
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti in San Diego seeks a Project Engineer to own complex design challenges and guide junior engineers in delivering innovative structural solutions. You will work across disciplines, contribute to project management, and begin stepping into more client-facing opportunities to grow into future project leadership.

The role emphasizes collaboration, design excellence, and mentorship within a leading structural engineering practice, with opportunities to influence projects from

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of structural engineering experience.
  • PE and/or SE licensure preferred.
  • Experience designing steel, concrete, and timber systems.
  • Proficient with SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, StructurePoint and Revit.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and refine structural analysis, design, and detailing tasks with engineering judgment.
  • Review junior staff’s work and tailor outputs to project scope and contractor needs.
  • Coordinate with architects and engineers, taking responsibility for technical decisions.
  • Mentor junior team members through delegation and feedback.
  • Assist with project management, proposals, and client-facing opportunities.

Skills

SAP2000
ETABS
RAM
StructurePoint
Revit
Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering
Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti in San Diego seeks a Project Engineer to own complex design challenges and guide junior engineers in delivering innovative structural solutions. You will work across disciplines, contribute to project management, and begin stepping into more client-facing opportunities to grow into future project leadership.

The role emphasizes collaboration, design excellence, and mentorship within a leading structural engineering practice, with opportunities to influence projects from

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