Engineer

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 Construction Engineering practice works with fabricators, erectors, construction managers, and general contractors to provide connection design, temporary stability analysis, design of structures delegated to the contractor, design of industrial structures, and construction means-and-methods engineering. There will be an emphasis on the development of relationships with current, but also new clients to grow the practices revenue potential. The core areas of focus for growth are providing structural and construction engineering services with a focus on contractor needs for the construction industry.

Your Role
We are seeking a talented and driven Engineer to join our Chicago office. This individual will become a key contributor within Thornton Tomasetti’s Construction Engineering practice as we continue to expand both our local presence and national footprint. This role offers a unique opportunity to take on meaningful responsibility early, work on high-visibility projects, and grow within a team that is actively shaping the future of our practice.

In this position, you will support a diverse portfolio of local and national projects while working closely with clients, project teams, and senior leadership. You will play a direct role in strengthening client relationships, contributing to new business opportunities, and delivering innovative construction engineering solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to accelerate their technical and professional development within a highly respected and collaborative environment.

What you'll do

• Perform structural analysis, design, and detailing for a wide variety of building types and materials in accordance with applicable codes and industry standards
• Engage directly with clients through site visits and meetings to understand project needs and deliver practical, efficient solutions
• Prepare and review construction documents utilizing Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam Revu
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to deliver high-quality work on fast-paced project schedules
• Contribute to solving complex and technically challenging construction engineering problems across a range of project types
• Support project execution from concept through construction, gaining broad exposure to real-world applications

What you'll bring

• Degree in structural engineering or related field (Master’s preferred)
• EIT certification required; actively working toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure
• Working knowledge of current construction industry methodologies and best practices
• 0–3 years of relevant experience preferred (internships and co-ops considered)
• Familiarity with industry software, including SAP2000, ETABS, RAM, RISA-3D, PCA Software, Revit, AutoCAD, and Bluebeam Revu preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients and multidisciplinary teams.
  

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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