Senior Structural Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k retirement savings

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Commuter Transit

Fitness Reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti in Colorado is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for our Construction Engineering Practice. You will lead complex design and coordination tasks focusing on temporary works, erection engineering, and steel connections across high-rise, stadium, and cultural projects.

Grow technical depth, coordinate with clients, and manage project aspects. You will collaborate with contractors and design teams to deliver constructible solutions, expand client relationships, and develop

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil/structural engineering.
• 2+ years of structural engineering experience with exposure to construction engineering/steel connections.
• Proficient in structural analysis and design tools (SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, RISA-3D, Tekla, Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks).
• Strong communication skills and proactive workload management.
• Desire to deepen expertise in technical and project delivery fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural engineering tasks for construction projects, including temporary works and steel connection design.
• Evaluate load paths in permanent and temporary conditions for complex configurations.
• Develop construction engineering documents in a BIM environment with self-review for quality.
• Collaborate with contractors, fabricators, and design teams on practical solutions.
• Observe client interactions to understand scopes, services, and fee structures; build professional network.
• Contribute to design of temporary works, steel connections, and construction systems for complex projects.

Skills

Civil/Structural degree

2+ years experience

SAP2000

ETABS

RAM

RISA-3D

Tekla

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Effective communication

Proactive workload management

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

RAM

RISA-3D

Tekla

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

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 Construction Engineering practice works with fabricators, erectors, construction managers, and general contractors to provide connection design, temporary stability analysis, design of structures delegated to the contractor, design of industrial structures, and construction means-and-methods engineering. There will be an emphasis on the development of relationships with current, but also new clients to grow the practices revenue potential. The core areas of focus for growth are providing structural and construction engineering services with a focus on contractor needs for the construction industry.

Your Role

As a Senior Structural Engineer in our Construction Engineering Practice, you will take on increasingly complex design and coordination assignments that support efficient and innovative construction delivery. You’ll work on temporary works design, erection engineering, construction sequencing, and steel connection design for a wide range of projects, from high-rise towers and stadiums to cultural and healthcare facilities. You’ll deepen your technical expertise, expand project responsibilities, and gain exposure to client interactions and project management.

What You’ll Do

• Perform structural engineering tasks for construction engineering projects, including temporary works systems and steel connection design of increasing complexity, ranging from simple shear connections to complex multi-member nodes with intricate load paths.
• Evaluate load paths in both permanent and temporary conditions, including partially erected structures and non-standard configurations.
• Develop and refine construction engineering documents in a BIM environment, solving non-routine challenges and ensuring quality through thoughtful self-review.
• Collaborate proactively with contractors, fabricators, and design teams to develop practical, constructible solutions for complex structures and challenging erection conditions.
• 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.
• You will contribute to the design of temporary works, steel connections, and construction systems that bring complex structures to life. You’ll work on real-world engineering challenges where sequencing, constructability, and field constraints matter as much as analysis.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in civil or Structural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of structural engineering experience with exposure to construction engineering and/or steel connection design.
• Growing proficiency in tools such as SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, RISA-3D, Tekla, Revit, AutoCAD, and construction-focused software (e.g., Navisworks).
• 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 $85,000 - $95,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is based on what a successful Colorado applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in Colorado or perform the position from Colorado. Similar positions located outside of Colorado will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by Colorado 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.

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