Lead Structural Engineer

Actalent; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Fully onsite

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Lead Structural Engineer to oversee design and delivery of complex building projects in Grand Rapids, MI. You will develop detailed models in AutoCAD and Revit, review shop drawings, and provide technical guidance across the project lifecycle.

The role requires leadership experience, a PE license, and expertise in concrete and steel design, working onsite with cross-functional teams to ensure quality and schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team of engineers.
• PE license required.
• Proficient in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Expertise in structural design and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and delivery of complex building projects.
• Ensure structural integrity and compliance with industry standards.
• Lead the development of detailed models and drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Review shop drawings and submittals.
• Provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct on-site assessments and monitor construction activities.
• Resolve field issues to maintain quality and schedule.
• Coordinate with architects, clients, and project teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Revit

AutoCAD

PE license

Structural analysis

Concrete/steel design

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Title: Lead Structural EngineerJob Description

The Lead Structural Engineer oversees the design and delivery of complex building projects, ensuring structural integrity and compliance with industry standards. This role involves leading the development of detailed models and drawings in AutoCAD and Revit, reviewing shop drawings and submittals, and providing technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle. The engineer conducts on-site assessments, monitors construction activities, and resolves field issues to maintain quality and schedule. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for coordinating with architects, clients, and project teams to achieve successful outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design and delivery of complex building projects.


• Ensure structural integrity and compliance with industry standards.


• Lead the development of detailed models and drawings in AutoCAD and Revit.


• Review shop drawings and submittals.


• Provide technical guidance throughout the project lifecycle.


• Conduct on-site assessments and monitor construction activities.


• Resolve field issues to maintain quality and schedule.


• Coordinate with architects, clients, and project teams.

Essential Skills

• Experience leading a team


• Proficiency in Revit and AutoCAD


• PE (Professional Engineer) license


• Expertise in structural engineering, structural design, and structural analysis


• Knowledge of concrete and steel design

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering


• Familiarity with structural steel and concrete design

Work Environment

The position is based in a new office space in downtown Grand Rapids, MI. The environment offers the opportunity to start up and lead a structural team for a well-known Midwest firm. Collaboration with other structural partners is encouraged, with partners located in Columbus.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $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.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Grand Rapids,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 2026.

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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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