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Structural Engineer

Thornton Tomasetti
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2025

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.

The Thornton Tomasetti Construction Engineering Practice leverages our core Structural Engineering expertise to meet the engineering needs of our contractor. We provide contractor support engineering, tower crane engineering, skip hoist engineering, shoring and reshoring design, excavation and earth retention engineering, connection design, erection engineering, contractor support engineering. We also partner with contractors and sub-contractors to provide value engineering ideas and perform structural design on design-build projects.

The Role

We are seeking a talented Structural Engineer for our Construction Engineering Practice. The Engineer will be involved in tower crane and skip hoist engineering, shoring / reshoring design, earth retention system design, temporary stability analysis, and the design of structures. The successful applicant will assist in the design of structures that are delegated to the contractor.

Responsibilities :

  • Responsible for structural analysis, design, detailing of steel, concrete, masonry, and timber systems.
  • Coordination of design work with in-house staff as we as other design professionals including Architects and other Engineering disciplines.
  • Preparation of construction documents within a BIM environment.

Requirements :

  • Degree (master preferred) in structural engineering or related field.
  • Working knowledge of current industry software, including SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, Risa3-D, PCA Software, Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Compensation

    The rate for this position generally is $75,000 - $90,000 annually. This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the Illinois State Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful Illinois State applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in Illinois State or perform the position from Illinois State. Similar positions located outside of Illinois State will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted by Illinois 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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    Salary : $75,000 - $90,000

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