Structural Engineer

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Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges. An independent organization of creative thinkers and innovators, our mission is to bring our clients' ideas to life and lay the groundwork for a better, more resilient future.

Our Forensic practice investigates problems in the built environment and provides evidence‑based solutions founded on rigorous science and physics. We assist attorneys, property managers, building owners, contractors, manufacturers, and design professionals with a wide range of engineering and architectural issues.

We have an opportunity for a Forensic Structural Engineer with interests in structural forensic investigation, litigation support, structural repair, and retrofit design. This full‑time position starts Summer 2026. The role involves executing structural investigations of existing buildings and design remedial repairs for deficient conditions, including failure cause analysis, life‑cycle cost and feasibility analyses, claims response, and litigation support. The candidate will work in multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with project managers on interdisciplinary efforts.

• Complete structural analysis and repair design of concrete, steel, timber, masonry, and other structural systems.
• Conduct site inspections and investigations, including surveying, documenting observations, photographing, and sketching.
• Research historical background of diverse structures, technical issues, and code issues.
• Organize field data to facilitate analysis and problem‑solving.

• Degree (Master’s preferred) in structural or architectural engineering; a bachelor’s degree in engineering required.
• Field experience with diverse building types is a plus.
• Willingness to travel within the U.S. and internationally.

The salary range for this position is $75,000 – $87,000 annually. Actual pay varies based on factors such as operational needs, education, qualifications, experience, work location, and other considerations permitted by law. A new employee’s pay history will not be used in compensation decisions.

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

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

Thornton Tomasetti is proud to be an equal‑employment workplace. Individuals seeking employment are considered without regard 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, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.