Senior Structural Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 87,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off

401k retirement with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Transit

Fitness Reimbursement

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti, a global engineering firm, seeks a Senior Engineer in its Structural Practice to advance complex analysis, design, and detailing for diverse building types. You will guide junior engineers, collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, and contribute to project management and client communications.

The role emphasizes technical leadership within a collaborative environment, utilizing SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, StructurePoint, and Revit, and offering growth opportunities across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of structural engineering experience with proficiency in SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, StructurePoint, and Revit.
• Experience contributing to steel, concrete, and timber system designs.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills; proactive workload management.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of structural analysis, design, and detailing tasks of increasing complexity.
• Develop and refine construction documents in BIM environment with high quality reviews.
• Collaborate with architects, builders, and engineers and communicate technical needs clearly.
• Provide technical guidance to interns and junior engineers.
• Observe client interactions and develop a broader project understanding and network.

Skills

Effective communication

Mentoring

Proactive workload management

Initiative to deepen expertise

Team collaboration

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.

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 TT 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 $87,000 - $100,000 annually. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New Jersey 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

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

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