Structural Design Engineer

Actalent; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a highly motivated Structural Engineer to join their Orlando team. This role involves working on high-profile projects in the Amusement, Entertainment, and Aerospace industries, focusing on structural design and analysis. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering and have relevant experience in structural analysis and design.

Benefits

Competitive salary and growth opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) plan with company matching

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience required.
• E.I.T. certification preferred.
• Experience with 3D Modeling and FEA software.

Responsibilities

• Perform fatigue and stress analysis on structural components.
• Design large steel and aluminum structures.
• Implement prototype testing for functional designs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

FEA software

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Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Structural Engineer to join our Orlando team. You will work in an atypical engineering position using engineering principles and applying them to custom operable systems. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the success of our Florida office and working on high-profile projects in the Amusement, Entertainment, and Aerospace industries.

Job Title: Structural Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Structural Engineer to join our Orlando team. You will work in an atypical engineering position using engineering principles and applying them to custom operable systems. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in shaping the success of our Florida office and working on high-profile projects in the Amusement, Entertainment, and Aerospace industries.

Responsibilities

• Perform fatigue and stress analysis on structural components.
• Design large steel and aluminum structures, ensuring they meet safety and performance standards.
• Analyze and understand wind loads and their impact on structures.
• Implement prototype testing to create functional, safe, and economic designs.
• Provide effective engineering leadership, input, and structural design support on a project basis.
• Contribute to multiple aspects of projects including design, documentation, purchasing, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of mechanized structural systems.
• Provide work direction, technical expertise, and effective communication to the project team.
• Evaluate and vet ideas from other disciplines and high competency teammates.
• Utilize strong analytical skills to solve complex technical challenges.
• Achieve ambitious project goals using outcome-oriented self-direction.
• Conceptual design, estimating weights, members, and details for proposal preparation.
• Develop detailed design using structural methods, software, building codes, and client specifications.
• Perform calculations and produce drawings.
• Conduct shop and field inspections.
• Stay current with codes and requirements that apply to specific engineering disciplines.
• Communicate with clients and develop design budget and schedule.
• Monitor budget and schedule during the design phase.
• Coordinate design team to complete the design and achieve project objectives.
• Actively participate in scheduled design reviews with contractors, architects, engineering consultants, and other project team members.
• Interface with other departments to coordinate structural systems with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Provide project status updates for Project Review Meetings and other company meetings.
• Interface with field personnel and purchasing to determine and obtain required materials.
• Assist in prototype development, implementation, and documentation.
• Assist in operation and maintenance manual production.
• Visit manufacturing/vendor sites to inspect and communicate expectations.
• Provide technical and media support, including written and visual content.
• Write articles for magazines and technical journals to expand company presence.
• Monitor project design costs and progress to ensure that approved project budget and schedule goals are achieved.
• Facilitate client communication.
• Drive continuous improvement by enhancing quality and performance with shop and field assembly, adjustment, function, aesthetics, costs, and maintenance.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline from an accredited undergraduate program.
• 5+ years of relevant experience.
• E.I.T. certification.
• Experience with 3D Modeling and FEA software.
• Knowledge of current codes and requirements applicable to specific engineering disciplines.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Experience in project management and coordination.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks and FEA analysis.
• Ability to stay current with industry codes and requirements.
  
  

Work Environment

The role involves working in a dynamic and collaborative environment, focusing on high-profile projects in Amusement, Entertainment, and Aerospace industries. The position may require occasional visits to manufacturing/vendor sites for inspections and communications. The work schedule and hours will be determined based on project needs.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

• Competitive salary and growth opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with above-market company matching
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Company Holidays
  
  

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• HSA and FSA options
• A collaborative culture built on integrity, respect, innovation, value, and enterprise
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Orlando,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 2, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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