Senior Structural Engineer | Design Lead & Mentor

Thornton Tomasetti; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability coverage

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti in California is seeking a Senior Engineer to advance increasingly complex analysis, design, and detailing across a range of building types. You’ll contribute to small and mid-size projects and mentor junior staff within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

You will deepen technical expertise, engage with clients, and participate in project management activities while applying sound judgment and design adaptations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering.
• 2+ years of structural engineering experience with proficiency in SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, StructurePoint, and Revit.
• Effective communication with a proactive approach to workload, mentoring, and skill development.
• Initiative to deepen expertise in technical and project delivery fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of structural analysis, design, and detailing tasks of growing complexity.
• Develop and refine construction documents in a BIM environment, propose modifications and ensure quality through self-review.
• Collaborate with architects, builders, and engineers from multiple disciplines, communicating needs and coordination requirements professionally.
• Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support for interns and entry-level engineers.
• Expand project exposure by observing client interactions and building a strong professional network.

Skills

SAP2000

ETABS

RAM

StructurePoint

Revit

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti in California is seeking a Senior Engineer to advance increasingly complex analysis, design, and detailing across a range of building types. You’ll contribute to small and mid-size projects and mentor junior staff within a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

You will deepen technical expertise, engage with clients, and participate in project management activities while applying sound judgment and design adaptations.