Structural Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k retirement savings

Tuition Reimbursement

CommuterTransit

PTO and parental leave

Wellness programs

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti, a leading engineering firm, seeks a Structural Engineer in its Restoration & Renewal Practice to investigate and design repair, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse solutions. You’ll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, cost-effective, and innovative solutions, growing your technical and creative skills.

You will contribute to investigations, assessments, and renovation designs while working in a collaborative environment, with emphasis on leadership,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred.
• Familiarity with structural analysis tools (SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, RISA-3D, PCA) and BIM software (Revit, AutoCAD) expected.
• Strong communication, collaborative mindset, and detail-oriented approach for complex problems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural analysis and diagnostic evaluations of existing buildings and infrastructure.
• Prepare clear, detailed reports and drawings for technical and client audiences.
• Participate in site inspections, condition assessments, and construction observations.
• Support project planning, scope definition, and technical deliverables.
• Learn and apply best practices in repair, reinforcement, and renovation strategies.
• Build early-career network and align with TT’s culture, values, and leadership behaviors.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaborative mindset

Detail-oriented

Growth mindset

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

RAM

RISA-3D

PCA software

Revit

AutoCAD

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 Structural Engineering practice collaborates with architects, building owners, and builders to design elegant solutions for projects of all types, sizes, and levels of complexity. From designing the world’s tallest buildings and most extended spans to engineering inventive “jewel-box” structures and designing major expansion projects, we continually seek the best balance among the demands of form, function, sustainability, constructability, schedule, and budget.

Your Role

As a Structural Engineer in our Restoration & Renewal Practice, you will investigate and design solutions for building repair, rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse. You’ll contribute to technical investigations, assessments, and renovation designs, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver safe, cost-effective, and innovative solutions. With support from your team, you will work on projects in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, ideal for engineers eager to grow their technical and creative skills.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct structural analysis and diagnostic evaluations of existing buildings and infrastructure.
• Prepare clear, detailed reports and drawings for technical and client audiences.
• Participate in site inspections, condition assessments, and construction observations.
• Support project planning, scope definition, and technical deliverables.
• Learn and apply best practices in repair, reinforcement, and renovation strategies.
• Build your early-career network and get to know TT’s culture, values, and services while practicing leadership behaviors like authenticity, trust-building, and effective communication.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• Familiarity with structural analysis tools (SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, RISA-3D, PCA software) and BIM software (Revit, AutoCAD).
• Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and eagerness to grow professionally.
• Detail-oriented approach, curiosity, and ability to apply engineering fundamentals to complex problems.

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is $78,000 - $92,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the California Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful California applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by California 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.

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.