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Structural Senior Engineer


Job Location:

Washington DC, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 88000 - 98000
Posted: 13 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Thornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the worlds 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.

OurForensicspractice 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.

Your Role
As a Senior Structural Engineer in our Forensics Practiceyoulltake on increasingly complex investigations evaluating distress diagnosing failures and shaping remediation strategies across a wide range of structures.Youllexercise sound judgment in diagnosing issues proposing solutions and supporting litigation or insurance claims while guiding junior staff and contributing to multidisciplinary project environments. You will deepen your technicalexpertise expand your project responsibilities and gain direct exposure to clients and project management elements.

WhatYoullDo

  • Take ownership of forensic evaluations applying advanced engineering principles to non-routine failures and performance issues.

  • Develop and review technical reports ensuring clarity and accuracy.

  • Provide technical guidance and day-to-day support for interns and entry-level engineers helping them learn best practices and navigate project tasks.

  • Expand your project exposure byobservingclient interactions gaining insight into scopes services and fee structures and building a strong professional network within TT and across the industry.

WhatYoullBring

  • Bachelors degree in Civil Structural or Architectural Engineering;Mastersor PhD preferred.

  • 2 years of experience in structural or forensic engineering with growingproficiencyin tools such as SAP2000 ETABS RAM RISA-3D PCA software Revit or AutoCAD.

  • Strong judgment problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt design approaches for non-routine components while working collaboratively under moderate supervision.

  • Proven communication skills reliability and leadership behaviors including authenticity trust-building and effective communication within your sphere of influence.

  • Initiative to mentor junior staff manage your workload proactively and continue deepening yourexpertisein both technical forensic methods and project delivery fundamentals.

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is$88000-$ pay rates may vary from the range as permitted byDistrict of ColumbiaEqual 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 employees 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 SanFrancisco 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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