Senior Structural Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 112,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Transit

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti in the United States is seeking a Senior Engineer to join our Structural Practice. You will take on increasingly complex analysis, design, and detailing across a wide range of building types, contributing to both small projects and components of larger iconic structures while applying sound judgment and design adaptations.

You will collaborate with architects, builders, and engineers, develop construction documents in BIM, mentor interns, and expand your project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years structural engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of structural analysis, design, and detailing tasks of growing complexity.
• Develop and refine construction documents in a BIM environment.
• Collaborate proactively with architects, builders, and engineers across disciplines.
• Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support for interns and junior engineers.
• Expand project exposure through client interactions and understanding scopes and fees.

Skills

Effective communication

Mentoring

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

RAM

StructurePoint Software

Revit

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 Engineer in our Structural Practice, you will take on increasingly complex analysis, design, and detailing assignments across a wide range of building types. You’ll contribute meaningfully to small and mid-size projects and selected components of larger, iconic structures while exercising sound judgment, proposing design adaptations, and guiding junior staff. You will work in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where you’ll continue to deepen your technical expertise, expand your project responsibilities, and gain exposure to client interactions and elements of project management.

What You’ll Do

• Take ownership of structural analysis, design, and detailing tasks of growing complexity, evaluating, selecting, and applying appropriate engineering methods, tools, and building codes.
• Develop and refine construction documents in a BIM environment while proposing modifications, solving non-routine challenges, and ensuring quality through thoughtful self-review.
• Collaborate proactively with architects, builders, and engineers from multiple disciplines, communicating your technical needs, design assumptions, and coordination requirements in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support for interns and entry-level engineers, helping them learn best practices and navigate project tasks.
• Expand your project exposure by observing client interactions, gaining insight into scopes, services, and fee structures, and building a strong professional network within Thornton Tomasetti and across the industry.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of structural engineering experience with growing proficiency in tools such as SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, StructurePoint Software, and Revit, and experience contributing to the design of steel, concrete, and timber systems.
• Effective communication with a proactive approach to workload, mentoring, and skill development.
• Initiative to deepen your expertise in both technical and project delivery fundamentals.

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is$124,093-$124,093annually.This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the Illinois State Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful Illinois State applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in Illinois State or perform the position from Illinois State. Similar positions located outside of Illinois State will not necessarily receive the same compensation.Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted byIllinoisEqual 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

Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:

• 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 SanFrancisco 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.