Thornton Tomasetti

Structural Associate

Thornton Tomasetti$115K — $135K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering; Master's or PhD preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure.
  • 8+ years of structural engineering experience with demonstrated technical depth.
  • Proven ability to lead project delivery and manage client expectations.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with technical judgment to guide projects effectively.
  • Inspirational leadership with a focus on mentoring and client engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead forensic evaluations and manage project delivery end-to-end.
  • Provide expert guidance on advanced structural challenges to clients.
  • Grow and mentor a high-performing team to elevate technical standards.
  • Expand existing client relationships and drive new business opportunities.
  • Influence firm-wide strategy by leveraging our full-service capabilities.

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 assistance where available
  • 401k retirement savings with Company matching and student loan repayments
  • Fitness Reimbursement
  • Various wellness and diversity/inclusion programs.
Full Job Description
Your Role
As an Associate in our Forensics Practice, you'll guide complex investigations, lead teams, deepen client relationships, and develop your influence across the firm. You'll pair advanced engineering expertise with ownership of business results, helping shape strategy and elevate project delivery. This is your opportunity to make a bigger impact and accelerate your path toward firm leadership.

What You'll Do

  • Lead forensic evaluations and manage project delivery end-to-end.
  • Be the expert clients rely on, providing clear, confident guidance on advanced structural challenges.
  • Grow and mentor a high-performing team, raising the technical bar and developing future leaders.
  • Expand client relationships and help position TT for new opportunities.
  • Influence firm strategy by connecting clients to our full-service capabilities.


What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering; Master's or PhD preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure.
  • 8+ years of structural engineering experience with demonstrated technical depth.
  • Proven ability to lead project delivery, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and manage client expectations.
  • Strong technical judgment with the ability to solve challenging problems and guide approach, scope, and priorities.
  • Leadership that inspires others through mentoring, empowerment, and effective communication, while expanding your client-facing presence.


Compensation
The rate for this position generally is $115,000 - $135,000 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.
Learn more about Thornton Tomasetti
Size
1,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1933

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