Senior Structural Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti’s Structural Practice is hiring a Senior Structural Engineer in Chicago, IL (onsite). In this role, you will perform structural analysis, design, and detailing work for a variety of building types while partnering in a BIM-based construction document workflow.

Key Responsibilities

• Own structural analysis, design, and detailing tasks as complexity increases, selecting and applying appropriate engineering methods, tools, and building codes.
• Create and refine construction documents in a BIM environment, propose modifications, address non-routine engineering challenges, and ensure document quality through structured self-review.
• Coordinate with architects, builders, and engineers across disciplines by communicating technical needs, design assumptions, and coordination requirements in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support for interns and entry-level engineers, supporting best practices and day-to-day task navigation.
• Increase project exposure by observing client interactions, building understanding of project scopes, services, and fee structures, and developing a professional network within Thornton Tomasetti and the wider industry.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 2+ years of structural engineering experience, including growing proficiency with tools such as SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, StructurePoint Software, and Revit.
• Experience contributing to the design of steel, concrete, and timber systems.
• Effective communication with a proactive approach to workload, mentoring, and skill development.
• Initiative to deepen expertise in both technical fundamentals and project delivery fundamentals.

Technologies

• SAP2000
• ETABS
• RAM
• StructurePoint Software
• Revit
• BIM

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is $124,093 - $124,093 per year.

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

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