Senior Structural Engineer

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of structural engineers, supporting their technical development and project delivery.
• Oversee structural design work for a variety of building types, ensuring accuracy, safety, and code compliance.
• Review RFIs and shop drawings to confirm design intent and provide clear, timely responses to project stakeholders.
• Resolve field issues by collaborating with contractors and project teams, providing practical and effective structural solutions.
• Prepare detailed proposals, including scope, schedule, and technical approach, to support new and ongoing projects.
• Cook up workload, priorities, and project timelines, coordinating with project managers and other engineers.
• Communicate proactively with clients and contractors, maintaining responsiveness and professionalism, even when navigating language barriers.
• Utilize design and drafting tools such as Revit and AutoCAD to support structural documentation and coordination.
• Contribute to building and shaping the new Construction Support Engineering (CSE) team, including processes and best practices.
• Support profit-conscious project delivery by balancing quality, efficiency, and client expectations.

Requirements

• 6–10 years of experience as a structural engineer working on building projects.
• Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Mechanical, Drafting, or a closely related field.
• Strong grasp of structural systems, including concrete, steel, and wood.
• Experience with structural engineering design and construction support activities.
• Ability to review and interpret RFIs and shop drawings accurately and efficiently.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel for communication and documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with willingness and ability to overcome language barriers.
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail in design, documentation, and review processes.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Experience using Revit for structural design and coordination.
• Experience using AutoCAD for drafting and documentation.
• Experience in steel design and other structural engineering disciplines.
• Experience preparing technical and commercial proposals for engineering projects.
• Project management experience, including coordination with multiple stakeholders.
• Familiarity with multi-family housing projects and other commercial building types.
• Interest in building and shaping a new Construction Support Engineering (CSE) team.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in the autonomy of building a business-like team without the administrative burden of ownership.

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 $43.00 - $55.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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.

Work Environment

This role is based in a smaller, close-knit company of about 22 people, where you will work alongside five other engineers, three of whom serve as project managers. The culture is laid back and collaborative, with the ability to wear casual attire in the office. After spending a few weeks on site for training, you can transition to a hybrid schedule with flexibility on certain days (such as Monday and Friday).

You will be instrumental in building out a new Construction Support Engineering (CSE) team and will work on a diverse portfolio of projects, including office buildings, multifamily housing, hotels, assisted and independent living facilities, schools, retail buildings, religious facilities, and clubhouses. The environment emphasizes teamwork, professional growth, profit-sharing, professional licensing reimbursement, and performance-based bonuses, creating an attractive setting for engineers who want to help shape a growing practice.

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.