Structural Project Engineer

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.

Thornton Tomasetti, Inc., seeks Project Engineers Structure in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Job Duties :

• Prepare analysis and designs for structural elements and systems.

• Coordinate all activities with project manager and other design engineers.

• Communicate and coordinate with clients and consultants including architects and civil/mechanical/electrical/plumbing engineers to ensure clear understanding of project goals and expectations.

• Interact with clients and team members regarding project information.

• Analyze building structures including load, wind, gravity, and geometry.

• Interpret building codes.

• Determine project, design and construction specifications including beam size, column size.

• Guide/assist other engineers regarding issues such as codes, design criteria, and software.

• Coordinate and guide preparation of construction documents with Building Information Modeling (BIM) staff, clients, and internal quality staff.

• Spot-checks calculations and back-checks plan mark-ups and completed drafting.

• Perform construction administration services on assigned projects.

• Respond to RFIs from contractors and subcontractors.

• Attend construction meetings and visits jobsite at major stages and phases.

• Perform other functions as needed.

• Mentor other employees on various design techniques and on TT design standards, codes and software applications.

• Develop drawings and spreadsheets to create new standards.

• Act responsibly to conserve energy and reduce waste in the office environment.

Requires a Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related field plus 2 years of related experience. Requires 2 years of experience with the following: Structural analysis software; Spreadsheet or MathCAD style calculation tools/software; Bluebeam to create markups on structural drawings; Revit 3D BIM software, including developing drawings and details for schematic design, design development, and construction document phases of projects; Technical writing to prepare structural engineering memoranda and reports related to technical work and expertise; Performing structural analysis and design of steel and reinforced concrete structures; Preparing structural calculations and plans for schematic design, design development and construction documents. Telecommuting and/or working from home may be permissible pursuant to company policies. When not telecommuting, must report to worksite. 1% domestic travel as needed.

40 hours/week. Must also have authority to work permanently in the U.S. Applicants who are interested in this position may apply at (Ref # 17620) for consideration.

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 & 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

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