Thornton Tomasetti

Structural Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti$77K — $90K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in structural or architectural engineering preferred; undergraduate degree required.
  • Field experience with diverse types of buildings is beneficial.
  • Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct structural analysis and repair design for various structural systems.
  • Perform site inspections and investigate conditions through documentation and observation.
  • Research historical and technical aspects related to structural issues.
  • Organize and analyze field data to identify problems.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
  • Paid Time Off and Family Leave for New Parents
  • Tuition Reimbursement for further education
  • 401k retirement savings with company matching
  • Fitness Reimbursement for gym memberships
  • Various wellness and employee resource programs.
Full Job Description
Your Role

As a Structural Engineer in our Forensics Practice, you will investigate structural performance issues, conduct failure analyses, and evaluate damage resulting from events such as storms, impacts, construction defects, or material degradation. You'll contribute to technical investigations, expert reporting, litigation support, and remediation design, gaining foundational skills in the forensic process. With support from your team, you will work on projects in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, ideal for engineers eager to grow their technical and creative skills.

What You'll Do

  • Conduct structural analysis and diagnostic evaluations for damaged or distressed structures.
  • Prepare clear, detailed reports and visual documentation for technical and legal audiences.
  • Participate in site inspections and field investigations, including evidence collection.
  • Build your early-career network and get to know TT's culture, values, and services while practicing leadership behaviors like authenticity, trust-building, and effective communication.


What You'll Bring

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering; Master's or PhD preferred.
  • Familiarity with forensic investigation techniques and structural analysis tools such as SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, RISA-3D, PCA software, Revit, or AutoCAD.
  • Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a genuine eagerness to learn, ask questions, and grow through feedback.
  • A detail-oriented approach with the ability to apply fundamental engineering concepts and check your work with care and curiosity.


Compensation
The rate for this position generally is $77,000 - $90,000 annually. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New Jersey 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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