Structural Project Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti; New York (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

401k retirement savings with company-m

Tuition Reimbursement

Commuter Transit

Paid Time Off

Fitness Reimbursement

Job summary

Thornton Tomasetti in New York is seeking a Structural Project Engineer to contribute to structural design, steel connection detailing, and temporary stability analysis for medium to large projects including cultural, office, healthcare and industrial facilities.

Responsibilities include coordinating design with staff and modelers, directing project staff, and communicating with clients to meet requirements. A PE/SE license is preferred and a strong command of industry software is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or related field.
• 4+ years delivering complex technical design projects; minimum 2 years in steel connection design.
• PE/SE license or ability to obtain preferred.
• Proficiency with SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, Risa3-D, PCA Software, Revit, AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of Tekla Structures preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Structural analysis and design with emphasis on detailing of steel connections.
• Provide direction, coordination, planning, integration and completion of projects.
• Coordinate design with in-house staff, Tekla modelers and other design professionals.
• Manage project design and deliverables and supervise engineers and modelers.
• Communicate with clients to understand project requirements.
• Plan and organize project staff according to project requirements.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license or SE license or ability to obtain

Tools

SAP2000

ETABS

RAM

Risa3-D

PCA Software

Revit

AutoCAD

Tekla Structures

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.

The Role

We are seeking a talented Structural Project Engineer for our Construction Engineering Practice. The Project Engineer will be involved in structural engineering design, structural steel connection design, and temporary stability analysis. The day-to-day activities will include the design of structural steel connections that range from simple shear connections to connections with multiple members framing into single connection points with complicated load paths that must be analyzed. Temporary stability analysis and design involves analysis of alternate load paths through a partially erected steel structure and the design of temporary bracing for its stability during steel erection. The Project Engineer will also assist in the design of structures that are delegated to the contractor. Candidates should have experience in medium to large size projects such as cultural buildings, office buildings, health care and research facilities, stadiums, arenas and industrial structures.

Responsibilities

• Structural analysis and design, with emphasis on detailing of steel connections.
• Responsible for providing direction, coordination, planning, integration and completion of engineering, Advanced Project Delivery (APD) and/or connection design projects.
• Coordination of design and detail work with in-house engineering staff, Tekla modelers, as well as other design professionals.
• Manage project design and deliverables as well as other design team members, supervise the work of engineers and modelers, and direct project staff in preparing contract documents such as drawings and specifications.
• Communication with clients to understand the project requirements.
• Plan and formulate engineering program and organize project staff according to project requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, or a related field, required.
• 4+ years of experience delivering complex technical design projects with a minimum of 2 years of experience in the design of steel connections.
• Professional Engineer and/or SE License, or the ability to obtain a license, preferred.
• Working knowledge of current industry software, such as SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, Risa3-D, PCA Software, Revit, and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of Tekla Structures preferred, but not necessary.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is $96,000 - $125,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York 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

• 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.