10+ years of structural engineering experience with project and staff management in a similar environment.
Master's degree preferred in structural or civil engineering.
Strong collaborative skills to work with various disciplines.
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate complex engineering projects from start to finish.
Engage in business development to secure new clients and projects.
Plan engineering programs and organize project staff effectively.
Perform structural systems analysis and design for diverse building types.
Manage and supervise design team members, including engineers and draftspeople.
Guide project staff in preparing essential contract documents.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options.
Paid Time Off and Family Leave for new parents, along with volunteer time.
Tuition reimbursement for ongoing education and professional development.
401k savings plan with company contributions and potential student loan repayment support.
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and childcare expenses.
Reimbursement for fitness-related expenses and various wellness initiatives.
Full Job Description
The Role
We have a new opportunity for a Senior Associate to join our Structural Practice in Chicago. Candidates for the position will lead teams, ensuring delivery of complex technical projects, while supporting business development opportunities. Projects include new construction and retrofit of government buildings, sports facilities, healthcare facilities, commercial and mission critical buildings.
Responsibilities
Lead the direction, coordination, planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility.
Participate in business development activities with existing and new clients to help win new projects, and communicate with clients to understand project requirements.
Plan and formulate engineering program and organize project staff according to project requirements.
Perform analysis and design of structural systems for all types of buildings and materials using various building codes.
Manage other design team members and supervise the work of engineers and draft persons.
Directs project staff in preparing contract documents, such as drawings and specifications.
Requirements
10+ years of structural engineering experience, including demonstrated project and staff management similar in function, size and scope to the above description.
Master's preferred in structural or civil engineering.
Ability to work collaboratively with other disciplines.
Compensation The rate for this position generally is $120,000 - $165,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the Illinois State Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful Illinois State applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in Illinois State or perform the position from Illinois State. Similar positions located outside of Illinois State will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by Illinois 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.
