Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering; Master's preferred.
Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure required.
10+ years of structural engineering experience leading complex projects.
Proven ability to build trusted client relationships in Kansas City.
Strong leadership skills with a focus on mentoring and team empowerment.
Responsibilities
Own the technical vision for diverse building projects, leading independent reviews and defining solutions.
Serve as the primary client partner, anticipating needs and creating strategic impact.
Lead and grow high-performing teams, managing technical and management responsibilities.
Drive new business and market presence through proposal development and industry engagement.
Shape firm strategy by advising on opportunities and emerging trends.
Deepen industry expertise and expand the firm's reach into new opportunities.
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 and/or qualified student loan repayments.
Fitness Reimbursement.
Various wellness, diversity/inclusion, and employee resource programs.
Full Job Description
Your Role
As a Senior Associate in our Structural Practice, you'll step into a role where your expertise drives project direction, client strategy, and technical excellence. You'll serve as a trusted advisor to major clients, guide teams through complex building challenges, and shape firm-wide thinking on innovation and growth. This is a high-impact role for engineers ready to influence both technical outcomes and business strategy.
What You'll Do
Own the technical vision of building projects of a variety of sizes and complexities, setting direction, leading independent technical reviews, and defining best-in-class solutions.
Serve as the primary client partner, building trusted relationships, anticipating needs, and creating long-term strategic impact.
Lead and grow high-performing teams, managing and delegating both technical and management responsibilities across multiple staff.
Drive new business and market presence in the Midwest and greater Kansas City region through high-level proposal development, thought leadership, and visible industry engagement.
Shape firm strategy, developing your own business roadmap and advising senior leadership on opportunities, markets, and emerging trends.
Strengthen our position in the industry by deepening expertise, building your personal brand, and helping the firm expand into new 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.
10+ years of structural engineering experience, with a track record of leading complex building projects across steel, concrete, timber, seismic design, tall buildings, and specialty structures.
Proven ability to build trusted client relationships in Kansas City, provide strategic guidance, drive business development, and contribute to the growth of your practice.
Leadership that inspires and guides teams through mentoring, empowerment, and effective communication, while actively growing your client-facing 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 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.
