Thornton Tomasetti · 6 hours ago
Structural Engineer
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThornton Tomasetti applies engineering and scientific principles to solve the world’s challenges, and they are seeking a Structural Engineer for their Protective Design & Security Practice. The role focuses on blast analysis and design work while also involving various aspects of protective design and security, including risk assessments and security technology implementation.
Industrial Engineering
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide physical security/protective design consulting services for new and existing construction. Physical security topics include, but are not limited to, blast design, site layout, progressive collapse, and design of vehicle barriers
Perform calculations to determine blast-loading environments
Perform nonlinear, dynamic analysis of building structures and façade systems using a single degree of freedom, multi-degree of freedom, and finite element analysis methodologies for dynamic blast loadings
Perform nonlinear, dynamic analyses of building structures using SAP 2000, ETABS, and other commercially available software for the prevention of progressive collapse
Read and interpret design drawings and REVIT models
Transfer design information from calculations to structural, architectural, and physical security drawings/models
Draft reports and memorandums to communicate physical security requirements and other technical design information
Coordinate physical security requirements and design information with architects, owners, contractors, and other engineering disciplines
Review shop drawings, calculations, and RFIs related to physical security design items during construction
Qualification
Required
Undergraduate degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Strong academic record
Excellent verbal and technical writing skills
Self-motivated and team-oriented
The position requires the candidate to gain and hold US Security clearance
Ability and willingness to travel within the US and internationally
Preferred
Graduate degree is preferred
Coursework in structural dynamics or blast engineering preferred
Experience in Revit and Rhino is helpful, but not required
Benefits
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
Company
Thornton Tomasetti
Thornton Tomasetti is a consulting firm specialized in engineering design, investigation, and analysis services.
Founded in 1949
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeremy Erickson
Associate Principal
Recent News
2026-01-11
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