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 match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Commuter Transit

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti is seeking a Project Engineer in our Structural Practice to own complex design challenges, guide junior engineers, and influence project delivery. You will work across disciplines, contribute to project management, and begin stepping into client-facing opportunities.

This role emphasizes leadership, technical excellence, and collaboration to solve challenging structural problems. You will design and refine steel, concrete, and timber systems using SAP2000, ETABS, RAM,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 4+ years of structural engineering experience with proficiency in listed design tools.
• Experience designing steel, concrete, and timber systems; strong communication and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and refine structural analysis, design, and detailing tasks with engineering judgment.
• Ensure deliverables meet project scope and contractor needs through clear organization and reviews.
• Coordinate with architects and engineers and take on increasing technical decisions.
• Mentor junior team members and foster a collaborative, high-performing culture.
• Support project management activities and engage in client-facing opportunities.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Client coordination

Communication

Engineering judgment

Education

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

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

RAM

StructurePoint

Revit

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.

Your Role

As a Project Engineer in our Structural Practice, you’ll take on a key technical and coordination role, owning complex design challenges, guiding junior engineers, and shaping the delivery of innovative structural 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 analysis, design, and detailing tasks, adapting technical skills and solving project challenges with strong engineering judgment.
• Drive the quality of deliverables by organizing information clearly, reviewing junior staff’s work, and tailoring outputs to project scope and contractor needs.
• Coordinate proactively with architects and engineers, taking increased responsibility for day-to-day technical decisions.
• Support and mentor junior team members through effective delegation and feedback, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Grow your leadership skills by assisting with project management activities, contributing to proposals, and engaging in client-facing opportunities.

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 preferred.
• 4+ years of structural engineering experience with proficiency in tools like SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, StructurePoint Software, and Revit, and experience designing steel, concrete, and timber systems.
• Solve complex problems with confidence, balancing priorities, and adapting designs effectively.
• Strong communication and emerging leadership, with a commitment to mentoring junior staff and building 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 ReimbursementAnd other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives

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