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Structural Vice President


Job Location:

Washington DC, WA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 145000 - 185000
Posted: 16 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 23 May 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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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 Vice President in our Forensics Practice youll take on a leadership role where your vision expertise and strategic insight shape the firms most ambitious forensic projects and initiatives. You will be recognized as a thought leader in structural engineering guiding the technical direction of complex high-profile projects while influencing firm-wide practices innovation and growth. Youll serve as a trusted advisor to major clients mentor and inspire engineering teams and contribute to business strategy and development across offices. This is a high-impact position for an engineer ready to leave a lasting mark on the industry.

What Youll Do

  • Own the technical vision for some of the firms most complex forensic projects.

  • Serve as the primary client partner and trusted advisor.

  • Lead mentor and develop multidisciplinary teams fostering technical excellence collaboration and leadership growth across the firm.

  • Drive business development and firm growth by leading proposals pursuing new opportunities and expanding Thornton Tomasettis influence in the market.

  • Shape firm strategy through thought leadership advising senior leadership on emerging trends new markets and opportunities to expand services.

  • Oversee project financials schedules and quality ensuring outcomes align with firm objectives and client expectations.

What Youll Bring

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

  • Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure.

  • 15 years of progressive experience in structural engineering including forensic leadership.

  • Recognized expertise and thought leadership in forensic engineering with the ability to influence firm-wide and industry practices.

  • Proven client and business leader building senior relationships providing strategic guidance driving growth and delivering high-impact results that create lasting value for clients and the firm.

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is$145000-$ 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.

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