Senior Structural Associate — Government Projects Lead

Thornton Tomasetti; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

401k retirement savings with company匹配

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti in California seeks an Associate in Structural Practice to guide complex building designs, lead teams, and deepen client relationships across government projects. You will pair advanced engineering expertise with growing ownership of business results, helping shape strategy and elevate project delivery.

This role emphasizes ownership, design leadership, and expanding the firm’s government market footprint in a collaborative, high‑impact environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of structural engineering experience in government projects.
• PE and/or SE licensure.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Guide complex building designs and lead project teams.
• Collaborate with Protective Design & Security team on government projects.
• Grow client relationships and expand firm opportunities.
• Influence firm strategy and project delivery with integrated design solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Project delivery

Team mentoring

Client engagement

Engineering design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti in California seeks an Associate in Structural Practice to guide complex building designs, lead teams, and deepen client relationships across government projects. You will pair advanced engineering expertise with growing ownership of business results, helping shape strategy and elevate project delivery.

This role emphasizes ownership, design leadership, and expanding the firm’s government market footprint in a collaborative, high‑impact environment.