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Structural Project Engineer

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New York, NYJob$100–120K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$100–120K/yr
Location
New York, NY
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security clearanceMaster's degree

Job overview

Thornton Tomasetti’s Applied Science practice combines structural engineering, computational simulation, and applied research for civilian and government applications. The Project Engineer leads technical and coordination work, develops finite element models, assesses structural vulnerability, and helps deliver engineering solutions. The role requires a master’s degree or PhD and 3+ years of professional structural engineering experience; PE licensure or progress toward licensure is preferred.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Structural AnalysisStructural DesignStructural DetailingFinite Element ModelingSAP2000ETABSRAMRevitRhinoSteel DesignConcrete DesignTechnical WritingCommunicationOrganizationProblem SolvingPriority ManagementMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Qualifications

Master's or PhD in Civil or Structural Engineering3+ Years Structural Engineering ExperiencePE Licensure or Progress Toward LicensureUS Citizenship

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world's challenges. 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.

Our Applied Science practice leverages a unique combination of technologies and expertise to engineer practical solutions to problems of national and international importance. We apply expertise in solid and fluid dynamics, materials science, acoustics, risk assessments and computational simulation methods to solve complex problems. We perform research, mathematical modeling, software development and design to manage risks to life safety in military platforms and installations, ships and submarines, critical infrastructure, tall buildings, public facilities, industrial and petrochemical plants and automotive and airborne vehicles. Military, government, corporate and academic clients value the validation of Applied Science's software and the critical insights gained from correlating analysis with testing.

Your Role

Thornton Tomasetti's Applied Science practice combines structural engineering, computational simulation, and applied research to solve complex problems across civilian and government applications. We are seeking a structural engineer with 3+ years of experience who is interested in applying and developing expertise in finite element modeling (FEM) and analysis.

As a Project Engineer in the Applied Science Practice, you will take on a key technical and coordination role, owning complex design challenges, guiding junior engineers, and shaping the delivery of innovative solutions. You will work across disciplines, lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary technical tasks, and step into client-facing opportunities.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and refine structural analysis, design, and detailing tasks in critical infrastructure applications. Adapt technical skills and solve project challenges with strong engineering judgement.

  • Develop, run, and postprocess finite element models to investigate structural behavior, including nonlinear and dynamic response as project needs require.

  • Assess structural vulnerability to extreme loads and help develop engineering solutions to improve performance and protect structures.

  • Drive the quality of deliverables by organizing information clearly, reviewing junior engineer's work, and tailoring output to project scope and contractor needs. Prepare clear technical deliverables, including calculations, reports, drawings, data visualizations, and presentations.

  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams, communicate technical findings to colleagues and clients, and contribute to project planning.

What You'll Bring

  • Master's degree or PhD in Civil, or Structural Engineering.

  • 3+ years of professional structural engineering experience. PE licensure, or progress toward licensure, is preferred.

  • Proficiency with structural analysis and design software such as SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, Revit, and Rhino and experience designing steel and concrete systems.

  • A demonstrated interest in finite element modeling. Prior academic or professional experience creating, running, and postprocessing FEA simulations is preferred.

  • Strong technical writing, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage priorities and collaborate across disciplines.

This position will support US Government projects. As part of the US government contract requirements, all project staff must be able to secure US security clearance. US security clearance requires the applicant to be a US citizen.

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is $100,000 - $120,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the New York Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful New York applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in New York or perform the position from New York. Similar positions located outside of New York will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by New York 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

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment at Thornton Tomasetti are considered without regards to age, ancestry, color, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, race, religion (including beliefs and practices or the absence thereof), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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How this job compares

Set against the 3,314 open Structural Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$100–120K/yr
  • New York median$95–137K/yr124 salary ranges
  • US median$105–160K/yr2,115 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $110K, is 7% below the New York median midpoint ($118K) — in the middle half of Structural Engineer salary ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 170 open Structural Engineer jobs in New York and 3,314 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Structural Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 7 years, across 2,863 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a master's degree; 77 of the 3,314 open Structural Engineer jobs (2%) ask for a master's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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