Thornton Tomasetti

Senior Structural Project Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti$90K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field
  • 2+ years of experience in structural engineering or related role
  • Proficient in structural analysis software and Bluebeam
  • Experience with Revit 3D BIM software
  • Strong technical writing skills for structural documentation

Responsibilities

  • Communicate and coordinate with clients and consultants
  • Analyze building structures for various factors
  • Interpret building codes and specifications
  • Guide preparation of construction documents
  • Monitor project progress and financial health

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability benefits
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare
  • Paid Time Off and Family Leave for New Parents
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • 401k with Company matching on contributions
  • Fitness Reimbursement
  • Diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs
Full Job Description

Thornton Tomasetti, Inc., seeks Senior Project Engineers - Structure in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:

  • Communicates and coordinates with clients and consultants (e.g., architects and civil/mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineers) to ensure clear understanding of project goals and expectations.

  • Interacts with clients and team members regarding project information.

  • Sets clear direction and delegates tasks to others.

  • Provides guidance to team members regarding design standards, design technique, and quality.

  • Analyzes building structures (e.g., load, wind, gravity, and geometry).

  • Interprets building codes.

  • Determines project, design and construction specifications (e.g., structural systems, beam size, column size, etc.).

  • Guides/assists other engineers regarding issues such as codes, deflection criteria, and software.

  • Coordinates and guides preparation of construction documents with BIM staff, clients, and internal quality staff.

  • Back checks each step of the project to ensure quality and standards.

  • Ensures that project undergoes standard quality assurance activities including design reviews, documentation checks, and design checks.

  • Monitors project progress with respect to staffing.

  • Monitors financial health of the project.

  • Performs construction administration services on assigned projects.

  • Tracks and reviews structural submittals during construction phase.

  • Responds to RFIs (Request for Information) from contractors and subcontractors.

  • Organizes and maintains logs and files for structural submittal.

  • Attends construction meetings and visits job-site at major stages and phases.

  • Communicates with contractors.

  • Prepares field reports for clients.

  • Performs site-observation for projects as assigned.

  • Mentors other employees on various design techniques, design standards, codes and software applications.

  • Develops drawings and spreadsheets to create new standards.

  • Attends weekly practice staff meetings.

  • Assists in writing proposals.

  • Prepares internal training presentations and other learning content as assigned.

  • Recruits potential new hires.

  • Acts responsibly to conserve energy and reduce waste in the office environment.

  • Promotes TT's services and reputation in the local and/or national markets by participating in appropriate industry, professional, and community organizations.

Requires a Master's degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field plus 2 years of experience in a related occupation. Requires 2 years of experience with the following: Utilizing structural analysis software; Working with spreadsheet or MathCAD style calculation tools/software; Working with Bluebeam to create markups on structural drawings; Utilizing Revit 3D BIM software, including developing drawings  and details for schematic design, design development, and construction document phases of projects; Utilizing technical writing to prepare structural engineering memoranda and reports related to technical work and expertise; Performing structural analysis and design of steel and reinforced concrete structures; Preparing structural calculations and plans for schematic design, design development and construction documents; and Preparing structural calculations and plans for schematic design, design development and construction documents. 5% domestic travel required. Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies. When not telecommuting, must report to work site.

40 hours/week. Must also have authority to work permanently in the U.S. Applicants who are interested in this position may apply at (Ref # 65469) for consideration.

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.
Learn more about Thornton Tomasetti
Size
1,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1933

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