Senior Structural Engineer: Innovate & Lead Complex Projects

Thornton Tomasetti; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life + AD&D

Disability benefits

FSA Medical & Childcare

Paid Time Off

Family Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Transit

401k with company match

Fitness Reimbursement

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in the Washington, DC area to join a global team shaping complex structures. You will apply advanced engineering concepts, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to proposals while coordinating with architects and clients to deliver innovative, high-quality outcomes.

You’ll lead technical initiatives, develop client-ready deliverables, and grow into industry leadership within a collaborative, design‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure.
• 6+ years of structural engineering experience, ideally in a consulting environment.
• Strong background in analytical modeling, detailing, and advanced engineering concepts.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate, adapt, and apply advanced engineering concepts to challenging structural problems.
• Develop deliverables that communicate clearly with clients.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, consultants, and internal experts.
• Contribute to proposals and represent TT’s technical excellence with clients.
• Collaborate with colleagues focused on sustainability, resilience, forensics, renewal, and more.
• Develop leadership by understanding how structural decisions create long-term client value.
• Mentor earlier-career engineers to elevate the team.

Skills

Mentoring

Analytical modeling

Problem solving

Independent thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in the Washington, DC area to join a global team shaping complex structures. You will apply advanced engineering concepts, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to proposals while coordinating with architects and clients to deliver innovative, high-quality outcomes.

You’ll lead technical initiatives, develop client-ready deliverables, and grow into industry leadership within a collaborative, design‑oriented environment.