Foundation Engineer
Responsibilities
- Design cast-in-place concrete foundations, pedestals, abutments, retaining walls, and other structural elements for a variety of projects.
- Design and review precast concrete components, including panels, beams, and other elements, as well as their connection systems.
- Perform structural calculations for anchor systems, embedment's, and base connections to ensure safe and efficient load transfer.
- Analyze steel-to-concrete interfaces and structural load paths to confirm structural integrity and performance.
- Ensure all designs comply with applicable ACI, PCI, and relevant building codes and standards.
- Prepare and review detailed drawings and models using AutoCAD and Civil 3D (and related 3D tools such as SolidWorks as applicable).
- Collaborate with project stakeholders to clarify design requirements, address design issues, and support project delivery.
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 30 to 50 projects, maintaining quality and consistency across all deliverables.
- Work within fast-paced project timelines, typically around three months from project start to completion.
- Collaborate with colleagues in the engineering office and steel shop to align design intent with fabrication and installation requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of design processes, standards, and templates to support company growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering, or a closely related discipline such as Mechanical Engineering.
- 3–5 years of experience in structural concrete design.
- Hands-on experience with both cast-in-place and precast concrete systems.
- Strong understanding of anchor systems, embedment's, and connection design.
- Experience using AutoCAD and Civil 3D (or comparable 3D design tools) for structural and civil design.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with project durations of around three months from start to finish.
- Working knowledge of ACI, PCI, and relevant building codes and standards.
Qualifications
- Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D modeling software for structural and connection design.
- Experience in project management, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating deliverables.
- Exposure to steel fabrication or shop environments and understanding of constructability considerations.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with engineering, fabrication, and field teams.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to producing accurate, code-compliant designs.
- Interest in contributing to a growing engineering organization and adapting to evolving processes.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision coverage.
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage.
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents).
- Short and long-term disability coverage.
- Health Spending Account (HSA).
- Transportation benefits.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave).
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $130,000.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.