Senior Structural Project Engineer

Your Role

If you’re a structural engineer who wants bigger challenges, more technical depth, and a clear runway toward becoming a recognized expert, Thornton Tomasetti is the place where that trajectory happens. Our Senior Project Engineers don’t just execute; they innovate, influence, and accelerate toward technical leadership while shaping some of the world’s most complex structures.

What You’ll Do

• Handle forensic investigations and help develop innovative solutions for repair and remediation.
• Prepare deliverables that communicate clearly with clients and legal teams.
• Proactively coordinate with architects, contractors, consultants, and internal experts.
• Contribute to proposals and represent Thornton Tomasetti’s technical excellence with clients.

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.
• 6+ years of structural design experience.
• Ability to independently develop engineering approaches and troubleshoot novel challenges.
• Curiosity, initiative, and desire to grow into a technical leader.

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 on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments.
• Fitness Reimbursement.
• And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering; Master’s or PhD preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure.
• 6+ years of structural design experience.
• Ability to independently develop engineering approaches and troubleshoot novel challenges.
• Curiosity, initiative, and desire to grow into a technical leader.

Skills

• Strong structural design background.
• Ability to transition into forensics.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Technical leadership qualities.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Depending on your employment status, schedule may vary.

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 on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments.
• Fitness Reimbursement.
• And other various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives.