Sr. Structural Engineer

Actalent; United States; Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Structural Engineer to deliver detailed structural design and engineering solutions for refinery, chemical, and heavy industrial facilities. The role involves complex calculations, potential project leadership, and collaboration with internal teams and external partners, with hybrid or fully remote work options available.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Engineering (Civil with structural focus), 6+ years of experience, and an EIT or PE license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Civil with a structural focus.
• 6+ years of experience in structural design for refinery, chemical, or heavy industrial facilities.
• EIT certification or Professional Engineer license required.
• Experience with AutoCAD for structural design and detailing.
• Proficiency in Revit (BIM) for structural modeling and coordination.
• Ability to perform detailed engineering calculations and prepare documentation.
• Experience managing project scope, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed structural calculations and prepare technical data for deliverables.
• Lead select single-discipline projects: estimate hours, develop scopes, and plan staffing.
• Review drawings to ensure accuracy, constructability, and codes compliance.
• Support field activities with site visits and on-site problem solving.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external suppliers to gather project information.
• Develop practical, innovative structural solutions meeting client requirements.
• Present design concepts and findings to internal stakeholders and clients.
• Apply steel and concrete design principles in industrial environments.
• Use Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM deliverables.
• Coordinate structural design with other disciplines.

Skills

AutoCAD

Revit BIM

Structural design

EIT/PE

Project leadership

Calculations

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Engineering (Civil with structural focus)

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Description

The Structural Engineer role focuses on delivering detailed structural design and engineering solutions for refinery, chemical, and heavy industrial facilities. You will perform complex engineering calculations, support and sometimes lead projects, and collaborate closely with internal teams and external partners to deliver safe, efficient, and innovative structural designs. The position offers the opportunity to work on interesting projects with a high degree of autonomy and flexibility, including hybrid or fully remote work options.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed structural engineering calculations and prepare all necessary technical data and documentation to support project deliverables.
• Serve as Project Lead for select single-discipline projects by estimating work hours, developing scopes of work, and making staffing recommendations.
• Review and check structural drawings and related documents to ensure accuracy, constructability, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Assist with field work, including site visits, checking installations, and supporting on‑site problem‑solving activities for structural issues.
• Interact and collaborate with internal departments, multidisciplinary project teams, and external suppliers to obtain required project information and coordinate design efforts.
• Manage the scope of project work, monitor scope and work changes, and adjust project deliverables as necessary to meet budget and schedule commitments.
• Use creative and critical thinking to develop practical and innovative structural solutions that meet client requirements and project constraints.
• Prepare and present project information, design concepts, and technical findings to internal stakeholders and external client audiences.
• Apply structural engineering principles to the design of steel and concrete structures in industrial environments, ensuring safety, reliability, and durability.
• Utilize Revit, AutoCAD, and other relevant design tools to develop and maintain structural models, drawings, and BIM deliverables.
• Support industrial design efforts by coordinating structural design with other disciplines and ensuring alignment with overall project objectives.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, preferably in Civil Engineering with a structural focus.
• 6+ years of experience in structural design for refinery, chemical, or heavy industrial facilities.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or Professional Engineer (P.E.) license is required.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with AutoCAD for structural design and detailing.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with Revit (BIM) for structural modeling and coordination.
• Proficiency in structural engineering principles and methods for steel and concrete design in industrial settings.
• Ability to perform detailed engineering calculations and prepare comprehensive technical documentation.
• Experience managing project scope, schedule, and budget within a structural engineering context.
• Strong collaboration skills with internal teams and external suppliers to gather and coordinate project information.
• Effective communication skills to present project information to internal stakeholders and external clients.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in structural engineering for steel and concrete structures in industrial environments.
• Experience working on refinery, chemical, or heavy industrial facility projects.
• Ability to lead select single-discipline projects, including estimating work hours and making staffing recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to use creative thought to develop innovative project solutions.
• Comfort presenting technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Work Environment

This role supports a flexible work arrangement, offering an on-site hybrid schedule for individuals located near the office or a fully remote workstation for those working from other locations. You will work with modern structural design tools, including Revit and AutoCAD, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on industrial projects involving refinery, chemical, and heavy industrial facilities. The work environment emphasizes interesting projects, professional autonomy, and the use of Building Information Modeling (BIM) technologies to deliver high-quality structural solutions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $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 jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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 applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.