Senior Structural Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401k retirement savings

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti is seeking a Senior Engineer in Structural Practice to handle increasingly complex analysis, design, and detailing across diverse building types. You will mentor junior staff, engage in client interactions, and broaden project responsibilities in a collaborative, multidisciplinary setting.

The role emphasizes ownership of analysis and detailing, BIM construction documents, and coordination with architects and engineers, with opportunities to grow technical expertise and manage

Qualifications

• 2+ years of structural engineering experience with growing proficiency in steel, concrete, and timber systems.
• Proficiency in SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, StructurePointSoftware, and Revit.
• Effective communication with a proactive approach to workload, mentoring, and skill development.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of structural analysis, design, and detailing tasks of growing complexity.
• Develop and refine construction documents in a BIM environment and ensure quality through self-review.
• Collaborate proactively with architects, builders, and engineers from multiple disciplines, coordinating requirements clearly.
• Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support for interns and entry-level engineers.
• Expand project exposure by observing client interactions and learning project scopes and fees.

Skills

SAP2000

ETABS

RAM

Revit

StructurePointSoftware

Structural analysis

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

RAM

StructurePointSoftware

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 longest 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’llcontribute 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 whereyou’llcontinue to deepen your technicalexpertise, expand your project responsibilities, and gain exposure to client interactions and elements of project management.

WhatYou’llDo

• Take ownership of structural analysis, design, and detailing tasks of growing complexity, evaluating, selecting, and applyingappropriate engineeringmethods, 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 ina timelyand 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 byobservingclient interactions, gaining insight into scopes, services, and fee structures, and building a strong professional network within TT and across the industry.

WhatYou’llBring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering;Master’sdegree preferred.

• 2+ years of structural engineering experience with growingproficiencyin tools such as SAP2000, ETABS, RAM,StructurePointSoftware, 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 yourexpertisein both technical and project delivery fundamentals.

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is$80,000-$95,000annually.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 byColoradoEqual 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.

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