Structural Project Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

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

401k retirement savings with Company 1

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Transit (where available)

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti in Houston is seeking a Project Engineer in our Structural Practice. You’ll own complex design challenges, guide junior engineers, and shape the delivery of innovative structural solutions across disciplines.

You’ll contribute to project management, participate in proposals, and engage in client-facing opportunities as you grow into future project leadership. A PE/SE license is preferred, with strong skills in major analytical tools and design of steel, concrete, and timber

Qualifications

• 4+ years of structural engineering experience with proficiency in SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, StructurePoint, and Revit.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

SAP2000

ETABS

RAM

StructurePoint Software

Revit

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural/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.

Structural Engineering

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 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

• 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.