Senior Structural Associate

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 Structural Engineering practice collaborates with architects, building owners, and builders to design elegant solutions for projects of all types, sizes, and levels of complexity. From designing the world's tallest buildings and most extended spans to engineering inventive "jewel-box" structures and designing major expansion projects, we continually seek the best balance among the demands of form, function, sustainability, constructability, schedule, and budget.

As a Senior Structural Associate in our Toronto office, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping technical excellence and client strategy within our Structural Practice. You'll lead teams through complex building challenges, serve as a trusted advisor to major clients, and influence both project outcomes and the future of our practice in Canada. This is a high-impact position for engineers ready to combine technical leadership with business development and strategic growth.

What You'll Do

• Own the technical vision for large or complex building projects, setting direction, conducting independent technical reviews, and defining best-in-class solutions.

• Serve as the primary client partner, building trusted relationships, anticipating needs, and creating long-term strategic impact.

• Lead and grow high-performing teams, managing and delegating technical and management responsibilities across multiple staff levels.

• Drive new business and market presence through proposal development, thought leadership, and active engagement in the Canadian structural engineering community.

• Shape firm strategy, developing your own business roadmap and advising senior leadership on opportunities, markets, and emerging trends.

• Strengthen our industry position by deepening expertise, building your personal brand, and helping the firm expand into new opportunities in Canada.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering; Master's degree preferred.

• Professional Engineer (P.Eng) licensure.

• 10+ years of structural engineering experience, with a proven track record of leading complex building projects.

• Recognized subject matter expertise in structural engineering, with strong technical judgment and advanced problem-solving ability.

• Proven client leadership, including relationship-building, strategic guidance, and repeat business generation.

• Experience managing teams at multiple levels and elevating others through coaching, delegation, and clear direction.

• Demonstrated impact in winning work, proposal writing, and market or practice development.

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