Jobs · South Carolina

Senior Structural Engineer

Actalent · Clemson, SC · Yesterday
Hybrid$50–$75/hrContract

About the role

If you're a structural engineer who enjoys solving complex challenges, leading projects, and mentoring others, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while continuing to grow your career. Join a collaborative engineering team working on a diverse portfolio of projects across manufacturing, industrial, distribution, data centers, commercial, adaptive reuse, renovation, and specialty structures.

Responsibilities

  • Lead structural design and analysis efforts for a variety of building types and structural systems.
  • Manage projects and serve as a technical resource for clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams.
  • Develop and review calculations, engineering reports, and construction documents.
  • Cook up with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Attend client, architect, and contractor meetings throughout project development and construction.
  • Review shop drawings, submittals, RFIs, and field conditions during construction.
  • Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews of engineering work.
  • Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers through technical development and project guidance.
  • Contribute to a collaborative environment focused on problem-solving, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required; SE license is a plus.
  • 8+ years of experience in structural engineering with a focus on building design.
  • Experience designing steel, concrete, masonry, and other common structural systems.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong understanding of structural engineering principles, codes, and industry best practices.
  • Ability to lead projects while collaborating effectively across teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Structural Engineering or related field.
  • Experience mentoring, supervising, or leading engineering teams.
  • Client management and business development exposure.
  • Working knowledge of Revit and BIM workflows.
  • Experience with structural engineering software such as ETABS, SAFE, SAP2000, RAM, Tekla Structural Designer, RISA, EnerCalc, Adapt, or similar platforms.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental & vision
  • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
  • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
  • Short and long-term disability
  • Health Spending Account (HSA)
  • Transportation benefits
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

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