Structural Designer

Actalent; Brookfield (CT); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Profit sharing

Bonus program

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Employer-supported healthcare

401(k) plan with employer match

Zusammenfassung

Actalent is seeking a Structural Designer in Brookfield, CT to perform structural analysis and design for residential, renovation and new construction projects. The role includes field work, site walk-throughs and producing detailed AutoCAD drawings in collaboration with engineers, clients and contractors.

Ideal candidates hold a Civil/Structural degree, 2+ years of experience and strong knowledge of steel, concrete, lumber and envelopes, with proficiency in AutoCAD and structural analysis

Qualifikationen

• Civil Engineer degree with a focus on Structural Engineering.
• Experience in building structural projects (not bridges/tunnels).
• Experience conducting site visits before/after construction.
• Proficient in AutoCAD for structural drawings.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of structural engineering principles for steel, concrete, and envelopes.

Aufgaben

• Conduct site walk-throughs and field work to document existing conditions.
• Perform structural analysis and design for single-family residences, repairs, renovations and new construction.
• Provide specialty structural engineering support for steel fabricators.
• Develop and prepare accurate structural drawings using AutoCAD.
• Conduct inspections and phase observations to verify compliance.

Kenntnisse

2+ years experience

Bachelors in Civil Eng

Masters in Structural Eng

AutoCAD

Structural analysis

Site inspections

Multi-project management

Strong communication

Structural steel/concrete

Ausbildung

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's in Structural Engineering preferred

Tools

RISA-3D

RAM Structural Systems

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description The Structural Designer will perform structural analysis and design for a variety of building projects, including custom single-family residences, structural repairs, building renovations, new construction, and specialty structural engineering for steel fabricators. This role involves field work and site walk-throughs, preparation of detailed structural drawings in AutoCAD, and collaboration with clients, colleagues, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle. The position offers strong professional growth potential, exposure to diverse and high-quality projects, and the opportunity to work closely with licensed professional engineers.

Job Title: Structural Designer

The Structural Designer will perform structural analysis and design for a variety of building projects, including custom single-family residences, structural repairs, building renovations, new construction, and specialty structural engineering for steel fabricators. This role involves field work and site walk-throughs, preparation of detailed structural drawings in AutoCAD, and collaboration with clients, colleagues, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle. The position offers strong professional growth potential, exposure to diverse and high-quality projects, and the opportunity to work closely with licensed professional engineers.

Job Description

The Structural Designer will perform structural analysis and design for a variety of building projects, including custom single-family residences, structural repairs, building renovations, new construction, and specialty structural engineering for steel fabricators. This role involves field work and site walk-throughs, preparation of detailed structural drawings in AutoCAD, and collaboration with clients, colleagues, and contractors throughout the project lifecycle. The position offers strong professional growth potential, exposure to diverse and high-quality projects, and the opportunity to work closely with licensed professional engineers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site walk-throughs and field work to document existing conditions before and after construction.
• Perform structural analysis and design for custom single-family residences, structural repairs, building structural renovations, and new construction buildings.
• Provide specialty structural engineering support for steel fabricators.
• Design building structures using structural steel, cold-formed steel, commodity and engineered lumber, masonry, aluminum, concrete foundations, and retaining walls.
• Develop and prepare accurate and detailed structural drawings using AutoCAD.
• Conduct inspections and phase observations during construction to verify compliance with design and structural requirements.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with clients, colleagues, and contractors to clarify design intent and resolve technical issues.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, managing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Apply building envelope and structural engineering principles to ensure safety, durability, and performance of structural systems.
• Utilize structural analysis software and tools to model and evaluate structural systems as needed.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering.
• 2+ years of experience in structural engineering.
• Experience working on building structural engineering projects (excluding bridges and tunnels).
• Hands-on design experience with structural steel, cold-formed steel, commodity and engineered lumber, masonry, aluminum, concrete foundations, and retaining walls.
• Demonstrated experience performing structural analysis.
• Experience performing site visits and walk-throughs before and after construction.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for preparing structural drawings.
• Ability to manage and work on multiple projects at the same time.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of structural engineering principles related to structural steel, structural concrete, and building envelopes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification preferred.
• Masters degree in Civil or Structural Engineering preferred.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software such as RISA-3D and RAM is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with RAM Structural Systems or similar tools is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively under the guidance of professional engineers.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in both field and office work.
• Interest in professional development and building a strong structural engineering portfolio.

Work Environment

This role is based in a growing, structural engineering firm that offers significant potential for advancement and professional development. You will split your time between office work and field work, including site visits, walk-throughs, inspections, and construction phase observations. In the office, you will work with AutoCAD and structural analysis software such as RISA-3D and RAM on a variety of building projects, collaborating closely with professional engineers and project teams. The firm emphasizes in-house professional development, exposure to diverse and high-quality projects, and a supportive environment for learning and growth. Once hired into a permanent role, team members are eligible for quarterly and annual bonuses, paid holidays, generous paid time off, employer-supported healthcare, and a 401(k) plan with an employer match. The work setting is professional, collaborative, and focused on delivering high-quality structural engineering solutions.

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.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 31, 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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