Senior Structural Associate

Thornton Tomasetti; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Wellness programs

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti is seeking a Senior Associate in its Structural Practice to lead complex building projects, guide client strategy, and drive technical excellence. You’ll mentor teams, shape project direction, and advance firm growth through high-level engagements.

You will partner with major clients, set project direction, and contribute to business development while expanding the firm’s market presence and thought leadership on innovative structures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure.
• 10+ years of structural engineering experience leading complex building projects.

Responsibilities

• Own the technical vision of large or complex building projects.
• Serve as the primary client partner and build trusted relationships.
• Lead and grow high-performing teams across multiple staff.
• Drive new business and market presence through proposal development and industry engagement.
• Shape firm strategy and advise senior leadership on opportunities and trends.
• Grow client-facing presence and expand into new opportunities.

Skills

Client relationships

Business development

Leadership

Mentoring

Strategic guidance

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Structural/Architectural Eng

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.

Our Structural Engineering practice collaborates with architects, building owners, and builders to design elegant solutions for projects of all types, sizes, and levels of complexity. From designing the world’s tallest buildings and most extended spans to engineering inventive “jewel-box” structures and designing major expansion projects, we continually seek the best balance among the demands of form, function, sustainability, constructability, schedule, and budget.

Your Role

As a Senior Associate in our Structural Practice, you’ll step into a role where your expertise drives project direction, client strategy, and technical excellence. You’ll serve as a trusted advisor to major clients, guide teams through complex building challenges, and shape firm-wide thinking on innovation and growth. This is a high-impact role for engineers ready to influence both technical outcomes and business strategy.

What You’ll Do

• Own the technical vision of large or complex building projects, setting direction, leading independent technical reviews, and defining best-in-class solutions.
• Serve as the primary client partner, building trusted relationships, anticipating needs, and creating long-term strategic impact.
• Lead and grow high-performing teams, managing and delegating both technical and management responsibilities across multiple staff.
• Drive new business and market presence through high-level proposal development, thought leadership, and visible industry engagement.
• Shape firm strategy, developing your own business roadmap and advising senior leadership on opportunities, markets, and emerging trends.
• Strengthen our position in the industry by deepening expertise, building your personal brand, and helping the firm expand into new opportunities.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure.
• 10+ years of structural engineering experience, with a track record of leading complex building projects across steel, concrete, timber, seismic design, tall buildings, and specialty structures.
• Proven ability to build trusted client relationships, provide strategic guidance, drive business development, and contribute to the growth of your practice.
• Leadership that inspires and guides teams through mentoring, empowerment, and effective communication, while actively growing your client-facing presence.

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is $130,000 - $170,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the Washington State Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful Washington State applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in Washington State or perform the position from Washington State. Similar positions located outside of Washington State will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by Washington Equal Pay Transparency Law. Compensation offers will be based on various factors, including operational needs, individual education, qualifications and experience, work location and comparison to employee already in the role, as well as other considerations permitted by law. A potential new employee’s pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

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, Volunteer Time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Commuter Transit (where available)
• 401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
• Fitness Reimbursement
• And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.