Structural Project Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter transit

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti, a leading engineering firm, seeks a Structural Project Engineer in its Forensics Practice in Dallas. You will own complex design challenges, guide junior engineers, and shape forensic solutions across disciplines.

This role offers opportunities to grow into project leadership, participate in project management activities, and engage in client-facing work with architects, engineers, attorneys, and contractors.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of structural engineering experience.
• PE and/or SE licensure preferred.
• Proficiency with structural analysis and documentation software.

Responsibilities

• Lead and refine structural evaluations and failure analyses.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, legal teams, and contractors.
• Review junior staff’s work and ensure deliverables’ quality.
• Support project management and client-facing activities.
• Grow project leadership through delegation and mentoring.

Skills

Engineering judgment

Leadership

Mentoring junior staff

Client-facing communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering; Master’s or PhD 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 Forensic practice investigates problems in the built environment and provides evidence-based solutions founded on rigorous science and physics. We assist attorneys, property managers, building owners, contractors, manufacturers, and design professionals with a wide range of engineering and architectural issues.

Your Role

As a Structural Project Engineer in our Forensics Practice, you’ll take on a key technical and coordination role, owning complex design challenges, guiding junior engineers, and shaping the delivery of innovative forensic solutions. You’ll work across disciplines, contribute to project management, and begin stepping into more client-facing opportunities. If you’re ready to elevate your impact and grow into future project leadership, this is the place to do it.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and refine structural evaluations and failure analyses, solving project challenges with strong engineering judgment.
• Drive the quality of deliverables by organizing information clearly and reviewing junior staff’s work.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, legal teams, insurance professionals, contractors, and other stakeholders while taking on increased responsibility for technical decisions.
• Support junior team members through effective delegation and feedback, helping build a strong and collaborative team culture.
• Grow your project leadership skills by assisting with project management activities and engaging in client-facing opportunities.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering; Master’s or PhD preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure preferred.
• 4+ years of structural engineering experience with proficiency in analysis and documentation tools like SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, RISA-3D, PCA software, Revit, or AutoCAD.
• Solve complex problems with confidence, balancing priorities, and adapting designs effectively.
• Lead coordination across disciplines, communicate clearly, and mentor junior staff while growing your professional presence.

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 & 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.