Senior Structural Project Engineer

About the role

Thornton Tomasetti is an independent organization of creative thinkers and innovative doers collaborating from offices worldwide. Our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and, in the process, lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future. We provide support and opportunities to our employees to achieve their full potential and cultivate a rewarding career.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluate, adapt, and apply advanced engineering concepts to challenging structural problems, often devising new or customized solutions.
• Develop deliverables that communicate clearly with clients.
• Proactively coordinate with architects, contractors, consultants, and internal experts, expanding your network and influence across the industry.
• Contribute to proposals and represent Thornton Tomasetti's technical excellence with clients.
• Engage in internal collaboration with colleagues focused on sustainability, resilience, forensics, renewal, protective design, and more.
• Build the leadership quality of seeing beyond tasks to how structural decisions shape outcomes, innovation, and long-term client value.
• Mentor earlier-career engineers, enhancing your ability to influence and elevate a team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure.
• 6+ years of structural engineering experience, ideally within a consulting environment.
• Strong background in analytical modeling, detailing, and advanced engineering concepts (steel, concrete, timber, seismic, tall buildings, specialty structures, etc.).
• Ability to independently develop engineering approaches, solve novel challenges, and demonstrate the curiosity and initiative to grow into a technical leader.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural engineering, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Knowledge of advanced engineering concepts and materials.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Passion for solving complex engineering problems.

Skills

• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in relevant software tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, SAP2000).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Leadership and mentoring abilities.

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 (where available).
• 401(k) retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments.
• Fitness Reimbursement.
• Various wellness, diversity/inclusion and employee resource programs and initiatives.

Pay

The rate for this position generally is $100,000 - $125,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the Washington State Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful Washington State applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in Washington State or perform the position from Washington State. Similar positions located outside of Washington State will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by Washington 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.

Schedule

Full-time position.

Location

Remote work is possible, but some travel may be required.