Thornton Tomasetti

Structural Bridge Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti$95K — $130K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master's preferred.
  • P.E. License in NY; NJ license is a plus.
  • 3+ years experience in bridge and transportation structures design.
  • Design Build Experience required.
  • Familiarity with NYSDOT, NYCDOT, PANYNJ, MTA is strongly preferred.
  • Knowledge of AASHTO design methods and standards.

Responsibilities

  • Designs comprehensive projects or key components.
  • Identifies, formulates, and solves engineering problems.
  • Assigns, evaluates, and ensures technical accuracy of work.
  • Plans and coordinates intricate engineering tasks.
  • Supervises and manages completion of assignments.
  • Mentors junior staff and provides guidance.
  • Implements corporate quality control practices.
  • Participates in proposal development for new projects.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare.
  • Paid Time Off and Family Leave for New Parents.
  • Tuition Reimbursement for continuing education.
  • Commuter Transit benefits (where available).
  • 401k retirement savings with company matching contributions.
  • Fitness Reimbursement to promote wellness.
Full Job Description
Your Role

As a Project Engineer, you will contribute to the planning, analysis, design, and delivery of bridge and transportation structure projects that serve millions of users every day. You will work on New York City's most well-known bridges as well as smaller projects across multiple phases of project development, applying sound engineering judgment while coordinating technical tasks and collaborating closely with project managers, senior engineers, and multidisciplinary teams. This role provides the opportunity to take increasing ownership of project components, deepen technical expertise, and support the development of junior staff in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

What You'll Do
  • Support and lead the design and delivery of bridge and transportation structure projects, including analysis, calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
  • Identify and help resolve complex engineering challenges through analysis and interpretation of technical data.
  • Coordinate detailed engineering tasks and schedules within assigned project scopes while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
  • Review work for technical accuracy, completeness, and consistency with project requirements and quality standards.
  • Contribute to proposal development, client deliverables, and project execution efforts.
  • Provide guidance and technical support to junior staff as part of project teams.


What You'll Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master's degree preferred.
  • New York Professional Engineer license required; New Jersey license a plus.
  • Three or more years of experience in the design and rehabilitation of bridge and transportation structures, including highway and long-span bridges, retaining walls, and transit or subway structures.
  • Experience with Design-Build delivery and familiarity with NYSDOT, NYCDOT, PANYNJ, and MTA standards.
  • Strong working knowledge of AASHTO design methods, codes, and specifications; bridge inspection experience is a plus.


Compensation
The rate for this position generally is $95,000 - $130,000 . This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York 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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