Thornton Tomasetti

Assistant Team Leader

Thornton Tomasetti$83K — $104K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
  • 3 years of bridge inspection and/or bridge design experience preferred; FE exam passed or in progress
  • Strong communication and coordination skills
  • Detail-oriented with an interest in technical growth
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation preferred

Responsibilities

  • Perform bridge condition inspections for highway, transit, and rail systems
  • Help prepare clear bridge inspection reports with condition details and repair recommendations
  • Review bridge and structure plans to identify critical elements and support inspection development
  • Coordinate logistics for inspections, including traffic control and subcontractor support
  • Support structural analysis and load ratings, ensuring accurate documentation with team members

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 benefits
  • 401k with company matching and student loan repayments
  • Fitness Reimbursement
  • Wellness, diversity/inclusion, and employee resource programs
Full Job Description
Your Role

Thornton Tomasetti's Transportation practice is seeking a Bridge Inspection Assistant Team Leader to join our New York, NY office. You will support structural bridge inspection projects throughout the New York metropolitan area, with meaningful involvement in bridge inspection projects throughout New York County (Manhattan). This hands-on role covers field inspections, data collection, report preparation, and repair recommendations in collaboration with experienced Team Leaders.

What You'll Do
  • Perform highway, transit, and rail bridge condition inspections under the supervision of a Team Leader, including routine and in-depth inspections on New York County bridge inspection projects.
  • Assist in preparing clear, well-organized bridge inspection reports, including condition documentation, ratings, and recommendations for repair and rehabilitation.
  • Review bridge and structure plans to help identify critical elements, fatigue-prone details, and fracture-critical members, and support the development of inspection procedures.
  • Coordinate inspection activities, including field logistics, traffic control coordination, access equipment, and subcontractor support.
  • Support structural analysis, load rating, and inspection coordination tasks, collaborating with CADD staff and junior engineers to ensure accurate documentation and deliverables.


What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • Minimum of 3 years of bridge inspection and/or bridge design experience; FE exam passed or in progress preferred.
  • Strong communication, coordination, and organizational skills, with ability to work effectively in the field and travel daily within the New York metropolitan area (including some early morning, night, and weekend work).
  • Detail-oriented and proactive, with interest in growing technical expertise; familiarity with AutoCAD and MicroStation preferred.


Compensation
The rate for this position generally is $83,000 - $104,000 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

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

About Thornton Tomasetti

Thornton Tomasetti is an engineering and design firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in the construction industry. The company's services include structural engineering, façade engineering, sustainability consulting, and more. Thornton Tomasetti is committed to providing innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges, and has worked on some of the world's most iconic buildings. The company was founded in 1956 and is based in New York, NY.
Learn more about Thornton Tomasetti
Size
1,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1933

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