Senior Structural Engineer, Forensics Investigations

Thornton Tomasetti; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 88,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401k matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for the Forensics Practice to lead investigations, diagnose failures, and shape remediation strategies across diverse structures.

You will guide junior staff, deepen technical expertise, and gain client exposure while contributing to multidisciplinary project environments. A strong background in forensic methods and project delivery is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering; Master’s or PhD preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in structural or forensic engineering with growing proficiency in listed tools.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of forensic evaluations, applying advanced engineering principles to non-routine failures and performance issues.
• Develop and review technical reports, ensuring clarity and accuracy.
• 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.

Skills

Forensics engineering

Structural analysis

SAP2000

ETABS

RAM

RISA-3D

PCA software

Revit

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

RAM

RISA-3D

PCA software

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti in Washington, DC is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for the Forensics Practice to lead investigations, diagnose failures, and shape remediation strategies across diverse structures.

You will guide junior staff, deepen technical expertise, and gain client exposure while contributing to multidisciplinary project environments. A strong background in forensic methods and project delivery is expected.