Thornton Tomasetti

Senior Structural Associate

Thornton Tomasetti$130K — $170K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 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 complex building projects.
  • Proven ability to build trusted client relationships and drive business growth.
  • Leadership that inspires teams and enhances client-facing presence.

Responsibilities

  • Own the technical vision for large or complex building projects.
  • Serve as the primary client partner, anticipating needs and creating strategic impact.
  • Lead and grow high-performing teams and manage technical and management responsibilities.
  • Drive new business through proposal development and thought leadership.
  • Shape firm strategy by advising on opportunities and market trends.
  • Deepen expertise to strengthen industry position and expand into new opportunities.

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, and Volunteer Time.
  • Tuition Reimbursement.
  • 401k retirement savings with Company matching and/or student loan repayments.
  • Fitness Reimbursement.
  • Employee resource programs and various wellness initiatives.
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 large or complex building projects, 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 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, 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.


Compensation
The rate for this position generally is $130,000 - $170,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the Washington State Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful Washington State applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in Washington State or perform the position from Washington State. Similar positions located outside of Washington State will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by Washington 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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