Structural Engineer
About the role
The Structural Engineer is responsible for developing structural designs, engineering drawings, and detailed construction documentation for custom building projects. This role focuses heavily on structural layout, drafting, detailing, and design development while supporting projects through manufacturing and construction.
Responsibilities
- Prepare CAD drawings for custom fire‑training structures.
- Compile accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Design new parts and custom details.
- Prepare structural calculations for specific projects.
- Manage projects from pre‑construction through permitting.
- Ensure compliance with customer requirements and local permitting.
- Collaborate with purchasing and suppliers.
- Maintain calculation systems and improve design processes.
Skills
- Proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Ability to read and interpret structural and fabrication drawings.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Structural or Architectural Engineering preferred.
- Associate’s degree with 1–3 years of drafting/detailing experience in the structural or construction industry.
Job Type & Location
Permanent, fully onsite position based in Sun Prairie, WI.
Pay
The pay range for this position is $50,000.00 – $85,000.00 per year. Compensation within this range depends on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job‑related factors.
Benefits
- Company match = $1 for $1 up to 5% (automatic enrollment after 30 days at 5% contribution rate)
- Health Savings Account with match
- Flex Spending Account – Health & Dependent Care
- Voluntary Life & AD&D
- Voluntary Critical Illness & Accident
- Short & Long Term Disability (1× annual salary)
- Life + AD&D
- Wellness program with discounts
- Profit sharing & ESOP
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. The company helps visionary organizations 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 Fortune 500 companies and is recognized as an ENR Top 500 Design Firm and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.
Application deadline: Sep 28, 2026.