Structural Designer

Actalent; Brookfield (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Competitive healthcare benefits

Paid holidays and generous PTO

401(k) with company match

Long-term career advancement

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our engineering team and contribute to the design, analysis, and evaluation of residential and commercial building projects. You will work on custom homes, renovations, repairs, and new construction, collaborating with licensed Professional Engineers.

The ideal candidate enjoys both technical analysis and field work, with opportunities for professional growth, mentorship, and exposure to diverse structural systems and materials.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Structural Engineering.
• 2+ years of structural engineering experience focused on building design.
• Experience performing structural analysis and designing building structures.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and engineering design for custom residences, renovations, repairs, and new construction.
• Design structural systems using steel, wood, masonry, concrete, and related materials.
• Prepare structural calculations, reports, and construction documents.
• Develop and review detailed structural drawings using AutoCAD.
• Conduct site visits, field investigations, and existing-condition assessments.
• Provide support for steel fabrication and specialty construction projects.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, owners, and teams to resolve design challenges.

Skills

Structural design

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Structural)

Tools

AutoCAD

RISA-3D

RAM Structural System

Job description

• Concrete

Structural Engineer

Design the Structures Behind Exceptional Projects

We are seeking a Structural Engineer to join our growing engineering team and contribute to the design, analysis, and evaluation of a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial building projects. This position offers the opportunity to work on custom homes, structural renovations, repairs, new construction, and specialty steel projects while collaborating directly with licensed Professional Engineers.

The ideal candidate is a motivated engineer with experience in building design who enjoys both technical analysis and hand-on field work. This role provides significant professional growth opportunities, mentorship, and exposure to challenging projects across multiple structural systems and materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and engineering design for custom residences, building renovations, structural repairs, and new construction projects.
• Design structural systems utilizing structural steel, cold-formed steel, engineered wood, conventional lumber, masonry, aluminum, concrete foundations, and retaining walls.
• Prepare structural calculations, engineering reports, and construction documents.
• Develop and review detailed structural drawings using AutoCAD.
• Conduct site visits, field investigations, and existing-condition assessments.
• Perform construction-phase observations and inspections to verify compliance with design intent and project specifications.
• Provide structural engineering support for steel fabrication and specialty construction projects.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, owners, and project teams to resolve design challenges and support project execution.
• Evaluate existing structures and develop practical engineering solutions for repairs, retrofits, and renovations.
• Utilize structural analysis software, including RISA-3D, RAM Structural System, and related engineering tools.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining design quality, accuracy, and schedule commitments.
• Apply applicable building codes, industry standards, and engineering best practices to all projects.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Structural Engineering.
• 2+ years of structural engineering experience focused on building design.
• Experience performing structural analysis and designing building structures.
• Working knowledge of:
• Structural steel
• Concrete
• Wood framing systems
• Masonry structures
• Foundations and retaining walls
• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Experience conducting field investigations, site assessments, and construction observations.
• Understanding of applicable building codes and structural design standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering.
• Experience with RISA-3D, RAM Structural System, RAM Elements, or similar structural analysis software.
• Progress toward Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Experience with residential and light commercial building design.
• Familiarity with building envelope systems and structural rehabilitation projects.

What We Offer

• Diverse and technically challenging structural engineering projects.
• Direct mentorship from licensed Professional Engineers.
• Clear path toward professional growth and PE licensure.
• Exposure to both engineering design and field-based project experience.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Quarterly and annual bonus opportunities.
• Competitive healthcare benefits.
• Paid holidays and generous PTO.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Long-term career advancement within a growing structural engineering firm.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Brookfield, CT.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

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.

Profit sharing and lucrative bonus program. Offer full benefits, PTO and Holiday pay.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Brookfield, CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Brookfield,CT.

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.

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