Senior Structural Project Engineer: Lead Complex Buildings

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, 


401k retirement savings with Company

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Commuter Transit

Fitness Reimbursement

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in our Structural Engineering practice based in Washington, DC. You’ll independently evaluate complex structural problems, mentor engineers, and contribute to proposals while working with architects, owners, and contractors on challenging projects.

We value deep technical depth, leadership, and a collaborative culture that pushes the boundaries of performance, safety, and sustainability in tall buildings and major structures.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical modeling

Engineering concepts

Leadership

Mentoring

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural/Architectural Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti is seeking a Senior Project Engineer in our Structural Engineering practice based in Washington, DC. You’ll independently evaluate complex structural problems, mentor engineers, and contribute to proposals while working with architects, owners, and contractors on challenging projects.

We value deep technical depth, leadership, and a collaborative culture that pushes the boundaries of performance, safety, and sustainability in tall buildings and major structures.