Thornton Tomasetti

Structural Project Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti$80K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering; Master's preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure preferred.
  • 4+ years of structural engineering experience with tools like SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, StructurePoint, and Revit.
  • Ability to solve complex problems and adapt designs effectively.
  • Strong communication and emerging leadership skills with a focus on mentoring.

Responsibilities

  • Lead structural analysis, design, and detailing tasks.
  • Drive quality by reviewing and organizing deliverables for clarity and alignment with project needs.
  • Proactively coordinate with architects and engineers on technical decisions.
  • Mentor junior engineers through delegation and constructive feedback.
  • Assist with project management and contribute to client-facing activities.

Benefits

  • 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
  • Fitness Reimbursement
  • Various wellness, diversity/inclusion, and employee resource programs.
Full Job Description
Your Role

As a Project Engineer in our Structural Practice, you'll take on a key technical and coordination role, owning complex design challenges, guiding junior engineers, and shaping the delivery of innovative structural solutions. You'll work across disciplines, contribute to project management, and begin stepping into more client-facing opportunities. If you're ready to elevate your impact and grow into future project leadership, this is the place to do it.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and refine structural analysis, design, and detailing tasks, adapting technical skills and solving project challenges with strong engineering judgment.
  • Drive the quality of deliverables by organizing information clearly, reviewing junior staff's work, and tailoring outputs to project scope and contractor needs.
  • Coordinate proactively with architects and engineers, taking increased responsibility for day-to-day technical decisions.
  • Support and mentor junior team members through effective delegation and feedback, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
  • Grow your leadership skills by assisting with project management activities, contributing to proposals, and engaging in client-facing 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 preferred.
  • 4+ years of structural engineering experience with proficiency in tools like SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, StructurePoint Software, and Revit, and experience designing steel, concrete, and timber systems.
  • Solve complex problems with confidence, balancing priorities, and adapting designs effectively.
  • Strong communication and emerging leadership, with a commitment to mentoring junior staff and building your professional presence.


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
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1,500 employees
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Founded
1933

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