Senior Structural Project Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401k retirement savings with company matching

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in Seattle, Washington, to tackle challenging structural problems and shape innovative solutions. The role emphasizes technical leadership, collaboration with various stakeholders, and mentorship for earlier-career engineers.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, professional licensure, and over 6 years of experience. Thornton Tomasetti offers a compensation range of $100,000 - $125,000 annually along with comprehensive benefits including medical, 401k matching, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of structural engineering experience in a consulting environment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure is required.
• Strong background in advanced engineering concepts such as seismic and specialty structures.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and apply advanced engineering concepts to structural problems.
• Develop deliverables for client communication.
• Mentor earlier-career engineers.

Skills

Analytical modeling

Structural engineering

Technical leadership

Communication with clients

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Your Role

If you’re a structural engineer who wants bigger challenges, more technical depth, and a clear runway toward becoming a recognized expert, Thornton Tomasetti is the place where that trajectory happens. Our Senior Project Engineers don’t just execute; they innovate, influence, and accelerate toward technical leadership while shaping some of the world’s most complex structures. You’ll join a global collective of engineers who treat structural design as both science and craft. You will be trusted with meaningful responsibility and will grow your expertise faster because our environment is built for developing exceptional engineers into industry leaders.

What You’ll Do

• Independently evaluate, adapt, and apply advanced engineering concepts to challenging structural problems, often devising new or customized solutions.
• Develop deliverables that communicate clearly with clients.
• Proactively coordinate with architects, contractors, consultants, and internal experts, expanding your network and influence across the industry.
• Contribute to proposals and represent TT’s technical excellence with clients.
• Engage in internal collaboration with colleagues focused on sustainability, resilience, forensics, renewal, protective design, and more.
• Build the leadership quality of seeing beyond tasks to how structural decisions shape outcomes, innovation, and long‑term client value.
• Mentor earlier‑career engineers, enhancing your ability to influence and elevate a team.

What You’ll Bring

• 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 within a consulting environment.
• Strong background in analytical modeling, detailing, and advanced engineering concepts (steel, concrete, timber, seismic, tall buildings, specialty structures, etc.).
• Ability to independently develop engineering approaches, solve novel challenges, and demonstrate the curiosity and initiative to grow into a technical leader.

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is $100,000 - $125,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the Washington State Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful Washington State applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in Washington State or perform the position from Washington State. Similar positions located outside of Washington State will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by Washington 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

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.