Project Engineer - Structural

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.

Thornton Tomasetti, Inc., seeks Project Engineers - Structure in New York, NY.

• Communicates and coordinates with clients and consultants (e.g., architects and civil / mechanical / electrical / plumbing engineers) to ensure clear understanding of project goals and expectations.
• Interacts with clients and team members regarding project information.
• Sets clear direction and delegates tasks to others.
• Provides guidance to team members regarding Thornton Tomasetti (TT) design standards, design technique, and quality.
• Analyzes building structures (e.g., load, wind, gravity, and geometry).
• Interprets building codes. Determines project, design and construction specifications (e.g., structural systems, beam size, column size, etc.).
• Guides / assists other engineers regarding issues such as codes, deflection criteria, and software. Coordinates and guides preparation of construction documents with BIM staff, clients, and internal quality staff.
• Back checks each step of the project to ensure quality and standards.
• Ensures that project undergoes standard quality assurance activities including design reviews, documentation checks, and design checks.
• Monitors project progress with respect to staffing.
• Monitors financial health of the project.
• Performs construction administration services on assigned projects.
• Tracks and reviews structural submittals during construction phase.
• Responds to RFIs from contractors and subcontractors.
• Organizes and maintains logs and files for structural submittal.
• Attends construction meetings and visits jobsite at major stages and phases.
• Communicates with contractors.
• Prepares field reports for clients.
• Performs full time site-observation for projects as assigned.
• Performs other functions as needed.
• Mentors other employees on various design techniques, TT design standards, codes and software applications.
• Develops drawings and spreadsheets to create new standards.
• Attends weekly practice staff meetings.
• Assists in writing proposals.
• Prepares internal training presentations and other learning content as assigned.
• Acts responsibly to conserve energy and reduce waste in the office environment.
• Promotes TT’s services and reputation in the local and / or national markets by participating in appropriate industry, professional and community organizations.
• Requires a Master’s degree in Civil and Environmental Engineering or a related field plus 2 years of related experience. Requires 2 years of experience in construction documentation standards / Agency and industry regulations and codes;
• 2 years of experience using documentation standards to create and coordinate proper documents; 2 years of experience confirming that project documentation conforms to standards;
• 2 years of experience providing guidance to team members regarding documentation standards, techniques, completeness and quality conducting regular reviews to ensure compliance with required regulations, codes and standards;
• 2 years of experience in engineering principles and techniques; 2 years of experience evaluating and recommending appropriate systems, specifications and designs;
• 2 years of experience evaluating designs and assessing construction to provide technical advice regarding program modifications / repairs;
• 2 years of experience altering designs to obtain specified functional and operational performance; 2 years of experience in structural engineering software;
• 2 years of experience in ETABS, SAP, RAM, SAFE, Enercalc, RISA, PCA, Revit, and Autocad; 2 years of experience in project management;
• 2 years of experience managing people and other project resources to meet project objectives; 2 years of experience keeping project on established timelines and resource targets;
• 2 years of experience meeting agreed upon objectives / goals on a consistent basis; 2 years of experience following up with clients (either internal or external) to ensure satisfaction;

2 years of experience in structural design of large-scale projects; and 2 years of experience in structural design of large-scale projects such as airport terminals, industrial and cultural buildings.

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is $94,500 - $110,250 . 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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