Senior Structural Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Commuter transit

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti is seeking a Senior Engineer in the Structural Practice that will take on complex analysis, design, and detailing across varied building types. You will guide junior staff and collaborate with architects and engineers in a multidisciplinary setting.

You’ll develop construction documents in BIM, applying codes and engineering methods, while engaging with clients and expanding project responsibilities within TT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering.
• 2+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Experience with SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, StructurePoint, and Revit.

Responsibilities

• Own structural analysis, design, and detailing tasks of growing complexity.
• Develop construction documents in BIM environment with quality self-review.
• Collaborate with architects, builders, and engineers across disciplines.
• Provide guidance to interns and junior engineers.
• Observe client interactions and understand scopes, services and fees.

Skills

Strong communication

Mentoring juniors

Project initiative

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Structural or Architectural Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

RAM

StructurePoint

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

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&DD, 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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