Structural Associate

Thornton Tomasetti; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401k retirement with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter transit benefits

Paid time off & Family leave

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti, a leading engineering firm, seeks an Associate in Construction Engineering in Colorado. You will lead complex projects, guide teams, and deepen client relationships while focusing on temporary works, steel connections, and constructability.

This role emphasizes technical leadership and business development to shape the practice’s growth. You will mentor staff, expand client networks, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver safe, efficient, and innovative solutions for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Construction Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure.
• 8+ years of experience in construction engineering and steel connection design.
• Proven ability to lead project delivery and manage client expectations.
• Strong leadership and client relationship skills to support business growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery from concept through execution, including construction strategy, temporary works, and connection design.
• Provide clear, confident guidance on advanced construction challenges.
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination with clients, contractors, fabricators, and design teams.
• Contribute to the design of temporary works, steel connections, and construction systems for complex structures.
• Guide teams through constructability and erection engineering challenges across multiple projects.
• Mentor and grow a high-performing team.
• Expand client relationships and position Thornton Tomasetti for new opportunities.
• Influence firm strategy by connecting clients to our full-service capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Team mentoring

Construction engineering

Steel connections

Education

PE/SE licensure

Bachelor’s in Civil/Structural/Construction Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

PE/SE licensure management

Job description

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.

Our Construction Engineering practice works with fabricators, erectors, construction managers, and general contractors to provide connection design, temporary stability analysis, design of structures delegated to the contractor, design of industrial structures, and construction means-and-methods engineering. There will be an emphasis on the development of relationships with current, but also new clients to grow the practices revenue potential. The core areas of focus for growth are providing structural and construction engineering services with a focus on contractor needs for the construction industry.

Your Role

As an Associate in our Construction Engineering Practice, you will lead complex construction engineering projects, guide teams, and deepen client relationships. You’ll combine advanced expertise in temporary works and steel connection design with growing ownership of project outcomes and business development, helping shape the direction of the practice. You will serve as a technical leader and trusted client advisor while driving project strategy, team development, and practice growth. This is your opportunity to make a bigger impact and accelerate your path toward firm leadership.

What You’ll Do

• Lead project delivery from concept through execution, including construction strategy, temporary works, and connection design.
• Provide clear, confident guidance on advanced construction challenges.
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination efforts with clients, contractors, fabricators, and design teams.
• You will contribute to the design of temporary works, steel connections, and construction systems that bring complex structures to life. You’ll work on real-world engineering challenges where sequencing, constructability, and field constraints matter as much as analysis.
• Guide teams through complex constructability, erection engineering, and temporary works challenges across multiple concurrent projects.
• Mentor and grow a high-performing team.
• Expand client relationships and position Thornton Tomasetti for new opportunities.
• Influence firm strategy by connecting clients to our full-service capabilities.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Construction Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure.
• 8+ years of experience with strong technical depth in construction engineering and steel connection design.
• Proven ability to lead project delivery and manage client expectations.
• Strong leadership qualities, technical judgment, and the ability to develop client relationships and support business growth.

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is $115,000 - $145,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is based on what a successful Colorado applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in Colorado or perform the position from Colorado. Similar positions located outside of Colorado will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by Colorado 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

Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, 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

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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