Structural Engineer

Actalent connects engineering and science experts with visionary companies to accelerate innovation and scale initiatives. This role is a contract-to-hire position based in Portland, OR.

About the role

You will perform structural engineering tasks for cold-formed steel, steel, and wood building components, prepare plans and details, ensure code compliance, and collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and internal teams. The position offers a long-term growth opportunity within a newer structural department backed by an established company, with direct interaction with owners, builders, contractors, and consultants.

For the first six months, the role is full-time in-office, with potential to transition to a hybrid schedule. You will work closely with a Professional Engineer (PE) who founded the structural department.

Responsibilities

• Perform calculations for cold-formed steel, steel, and wood building components.
• Prepare plans and details to show design intent.
• Ensure all work complies with building codes.
• Coordinate plans and details with documents from other trades.
• Attend design meetings with architects, engineers, general contractors, and sub-contractors.
• Develop working relationships with project engineers, project managers, estimators, and the BIM team.
• Work with fabrication and manufacturing teams, focusing on cold-formed steel design processes.

Requirements

• Structural engineering expertise.
• Proficiency in structural design and calculations.
• Experience with structural steel and steel structure design.
• Ability to use AutoCAD and Revit.
• Experience in civil engineering and concrete work.
• Steel experience is essential.

Benefits

If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available).
• Life insurance (voluntary life and AD&D for 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).

Pay

The pay range for this position is $25.00 – $57.00 per hour. Individual compensation will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other job-related factors.

Schedule

Full-time in-office for the first six months, with potential to transition to a hybrid schedule thereafter.