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Job overview
Thornton Tomasetti’s Applied Science group seeks a structural engineer to apply structural engineering expertise to analysis and design, including nonlinear dynamic problems and high-fidelity finite element analysis. The role addresses conventional and extreme loads, structural vulnerability and failures, and protective engineering solutions. The engineer documents work through drawings, reports, data visualizations, and presentations, collaborating with peers and senior staff.
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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
We have an opportunity for a structural engineer to join TT's Applied Science group. You will apply your structural engineering knowledge and expertise to tasks ranging from applying high fidelity finite element analysis to solve nonlinear dynamic problems to structural design and analysis. Peers and senior staff will work collaboratively with you in an intellectually challenging yet collegial environment.
What You'll Do
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Structural analysis and design of structures to conventional design loads.
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Conduct nonlinear finite element analysis (FEA), to:
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Assess the vulnerability of structures to a variety of extreme loads.
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Design engineering solutions to protect structures against the effects of extreme loads.
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Investigate root causes of structural failures.
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Document the design, development, and analysis process in engineering drawings, reports, data visualizations, and presentations, as required.
What You'll Bring
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An MS degree in Structural Engineering, attained within the last two years. An anticipated MS degree by June 2026 will be considered.
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Knowledge of finite element analysis (FEA) software and modeling techniques, in an academic or professional setting. Experience creating, running, and postprocessing FEA simulations in ABAQUS, ANSYS, LS-DYNA, or similar.
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Experience using coding languages such as Python, MATLAB, C++, or similar is a plus.
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Experience in using modeling software such as Revit and Rhino is a plus.
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This position will work mainly on US government projects. As part of US government contract requirements, all project staff must be able to obtain a US security clearance. A US security clearance requires the applicant to be a US citizen.
Compensation
The rate for this position generally is $85,000 - $95,000 . 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:
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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability and other voluntary benefits
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Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Childcare
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Paid Time Off, Family Leave for New Parents, Volunteer Time
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Commuter Transit (where available)
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401k retirement savings with Company matching on employee contributions and/or qualified student loan repayments
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Fitness Reimbursement
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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$85–95K/yr
- New York median$95–137K/yr124 salary ranges
- US median$105–160K/yr2,115 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $90K, is 24% below the New York median midpoint ($118K) — in the lowest quarter 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.
- Experience
- Structural Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 4 to 10 years (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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