Civil/structural Engineer

ACTalent; Midlothian (VA); Remote; USD 56,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Year-end bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Employee ownership with stock gain

Medical, dental & vision

Retirement plan options

Time Off/Leave (PTO)

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Civil/Structural Engineer to lead design for industrial projects. Role covers stand-alone and multi-discipline work, with collaboration with project managers on estimates, schedules, and concepts.

Expect field work, client interface, and stringent document control. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in heavy industrial structural engineering, ABET‑accredited degree, and proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and 3D CAD tools.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Civil/Structural Engineering degree required.
• 5+ years of heavy industrial structural experience.
• Knowledge of structural engineering concepts, Revit, and heavy industrial construction.
• Virginia Professional Engineer preferred.
• AutoCAD, Revit, 3D CAD and RISA 3D coursework preferred.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support civil/structural design for stand‑alone and multi‑disciplined projects.
• Assist managers in estimates, schedules, material lists, and drawings.
• Conduct field work and technical research.
• Maintain project files and document control.
• Track scopes, schedules, budgets, and client interfaces.
• Provide field support during construction as needed.
• Assist with cost estimates and preliminary design studies.
• Check drawings for accuracy and quality.

Skills

Civil/Structural knowledge

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

3D CAD

RISA 3D

Job description

Job Title: Civil/Structural Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Civil/Structural Engineer to lead and support design projects within our dynamic team. This role involves performing civil and structural design duties for both stand‑alone and multi‑disciplined projects. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with project managers to develop estimates, schedules, and design concepts, ensuring that all project documentation meets customer and corporate guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform civil and/or structural design duties for stand‑alone and multi‑disciplined projects.
• Assist project managers in developing estimates, schedules, material lists, design concepts, and design drawings.
• Conduct field work and technical research.
• Maintain project files and ensure document control accuracy and completeness.
• Track and comply with project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Perform field work in industrial environments to collect design information and verify tie‑ins, function, and clearances.
• Provide temporary field support during construction as needed.
• Assist engineers with cost and material estimates and preliminary design studies.
• Interface directly with clients.
• Check the accuracy and quality of drawings.

Essential Skills

• Civil/Structural Engineering degree from an ABET accredited undergraduate program.
• 5+ years of heavy industrial experience in structural engineering.
• Knowledge of structural engineering, Revit, and heavy industrial construction.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Virginia Professional Engineer preferred.
• Preferred coursework in AutoCAD, Revit, 3D CAD, RISA 3D.
• Knowledgeable of basic civil and structural material specifications.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Results oriented and a team player.
• Uncompromised commitment to quality.

Work Environment

The candidate will onboard onsite for a week and should be available for additional onsite visits during the first six months to train and collaborate with the team. After this period, travel to client sites and occasional visits to the office will be necessary. Enjoy benefits such as paid overtime, year‑end bonuses, tuition reimbursement, and employee ownership with stock gain opportunities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Midlothian, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.86 - $57.69/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.

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:

• 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Midlothian, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

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 [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.