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OurStructural Engineeringpractice 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.

Your Role

As an Associate in our Structural Practice,you'llguide complex building designs, lead teams, deepen client relationships, and expand your influence across the firm. We are seeking a candidate to specialize in our projects in the government market sector including Federal, State and Local government projects. At this level,you'llpair advanced engineeringexpertisewith growing ownership of business results, helping shape strategy, strengthen client partnerships, and elevate project delivery. This is your opportunity to make a bigger impact and accelerate your path toward firm leadership.

WhatYou'llDo

• Tackle complex, high-impact building projects where your technical judgment directly shapes outcomes.

• Collaborate closely with the Protective Design & Security team in the pursuit and execution of projects focused in the government market sector.

• Lead multi-practice project delivery end-to-end, steering design, managing teams, and driving decisions with real autonomy.

• Develop familiarity with U.S. government security standards and BIM workflows (e.g., Revit).

• Be the expert clients rely on, providing clear, confident guidance on advanced structural challenges and integrated design solutions.

• Grow and mentor a high-performing team, raising the technical bar and developing future leaders.

• Expand client relationships and help position TT for new opportunities and markets.

• Influence firm strategy by connecting clients to our full-service capabilities andidentifyingwhere we should grow next.

WhatYou'llBring

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

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

• 8+ years of structural engineering experience withdemonstratedtechnical depth in new or existing building design focused in the government market sector (Federal experience preferred).

• Drive project delivery and lead teams, partnering with clients whileleveragingstrong technicalexpertiseto solve complex challenges and shape project strategy and priorities.

• Leadership that inspires others through mentoring, empowerment, and effective communication, while expanding your client-facing presence.

• Eagerness to champion multi-practice project delivery with integrated engineering design solutions.

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Compensation

The rate for this position generally is$120,000-$150,000annually.This range is a good faith estimate provided pursuant to the California Pay Transparency Law. It is based on what a successful California applicant might be paid and assumes that the successful candidate will be in California or perform the position from California. Similar positions located outside of California will not necessarily receive the same compensation.Actual pay rates may vary from the range, as permitted byCaliforniaEqual 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 employee's 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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