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.

REQUIREMENTS

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience leading and delivering complex structural design projects with technical and operational accountability.
• Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) license required.
• Proven track record in team leadership, client engagement, and successful project delivery across a variety of markets.
  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.

THE ROLE

We are excited to offer a leadership opportunity for a Vice President of Structural Engineering to join and shape our growing Structural Practice in Toronto. This role is ideal for a technically strong and visionary leader who thrives on developing people, delivering complex projects, and expanding client relationships. As Vice President, you’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee high-value structural projects, and contribute to the strategic growth of the firm through technical excellence and business development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to engineering teams, ensuring successful delivery of technically complex structural projects.
• Foster a high-performance culture through mentoring, talent development, and clear performance expectations.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for key clients by understanding project goals and ensuring outstanding service and results.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to identify opportunities, craft proposals, and grow client accounts through business development pursuits.
• Oversee and contribute to the analysis and design of structural systems for a wide range of building types and materials, utilizing current building codes and standards.
• Supervise multi-disciplinary teams in the preparation of construction documents, specifications, and technical deliverables.