Lead Structural Engineer

Actalent; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post‑

Life Insurance

Disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Actalent in Fort Worth, TX seeks a senior structural engineer to lead design from concept through final design and construction. You will develop calculations, specs, data sheets, and bid summaries, review vendor drawings, and coordinate with clients, designers, and other disciplines on large projects.

The role includes QA/QC reviews, field coordination, report preparation, mentoring junior engineers, and supporting proposals and cost estimates.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Structural Engineering or related discipline from an ABET-accredited program with 7+ years of structural engineering experience, OR Bachelors in Structural/related Engineering Technology from ABET-accredited program, successful FE exam, and 7+ years of experience, OR Masters with 6+ years of experience.
• EPC project experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of IBC, AISC, ACI, and ASCE 7.
• Experience leading structural design on large projects and delegating work to team members.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and applicable engineering/design software.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• PE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design from conceptual development through final design and construction.
• Develop designs, calculations, specifications, data sheets, RFQs, and technical bid summaries.
• Review vendor drawings and coordinate with suppliers, clients, designers, and other engineers.
• Participate in scope, scheduling, budgeting, staffing, and construction planning.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of calculations, drawings, and project documentation.
• Lead field inspections, measurements, and testing activities as needed.
• Prepare and present technical reports to stakeholders.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Support proposals, cost estimates, and project pursuits.

Skills

Structure

Structural engineering

IBC

AISC

ACI

ASCE 7

Education

ABET-accredited Structural Engineering program

FE exam

PE license preferred

Masters in Structural Engineering (optional)

Job description

Description

Lead structural design from conceptual development through final design and construction. Develop structural designs, calculations, specifications, and other engineering documentation. Prepare equipment specifications, data sheets, RFQs, technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations. Review vendor drawings and coordinate with suppliers, clients, designers, and other engineering disciplines. Participate in project scope, scheduling, budgeting, staffing, and construction planning. Develop solutions for complex or non-standard structural design challenges. Perform QA/QC reviews of engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and project documentation. Review construction activities and coordinate with field personnel to resolve design and installation issues. Lead field inspections, measurements, calculations, and testing activities as needed. Prepare and present technical reports. Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders. Support business development, proposals, cost estimates, and project pursuits. Monitor project budgets, costs, and overall project performance. Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers. Coordinate effectively with other engineering disciplines. Ensure compliance with applicable safety policies and engineering standards.

Skills

• Structure
• Structural engineering
• IBC
• AISC
• ACI
• ASCE 7

Top Skills Details

• Structure
• Structural engineering
• IBC
• AISC
• ACI
• ASCE 7

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Structural Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program with 7+ years of structural engineering experience, OR Bachelors degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the FE exam, and 7+ years of structural engineering experience, OR Masters degree in Structural Engineering with 6+ years of structural engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Strong knowledge of structural design codes, including IBC, AISC, ACI, and ASCE 7. Experience leading structural design on large projects and delegating work to engineering team members. Ability to perform quality reviews of detailed engineering drawings, calculations, documents, and specifications. Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational, collaboration, and team leadership skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and applicable engineering/design software. Ability to travel as needed. Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.

Experience Level

Expert Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Worth, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/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.

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 Fort Worth, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Worth,TX.

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.

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