Structural Designer: Field Work & AutoCAD Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Paid holidays

Health insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Structural Designer in Brookfield, CT to perform structural analysis and design for custom residences, renovations, and new construction. You will prepare detailed structural drawings in AutoCAD and coordinate with engineers, clients, and contractors on project lifecycle.

The role combines field work and office duties, offering growth opportunities, exposure to diverse projects, and collaboration with licensed professional engineers in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's 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, lumber, masonry, aluminum, concrete foundations, and retaining walls.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site walk-throughs and document existing conditions.
• Perform structural analysis and design for custom single-family residences, structural repairs, renovations, and new construction buildings.
• Provide specialty structural engineering support for steel fabricators.
• Design building structures using structural steel, cold-formed steel, 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 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.

Skills

Structural Eng

Field Work

Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor/Master in Civil Eng (Structural)

Tools

AutoCAD

RAM

RISA-3D

RAM Structural Systems

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Structural Designer in Brookfield, CT to perform structural analysis and design for custom residences, renovations, and new construction. You will prepare detailed structural drawings in AutoCAD and coordinate with engineers, clients, and contractors on project lifecycle.

The role combines field work and office duties, offering growth opportunities, exposure to diverse projects, and collaboration with licensed professional engineers in a supportive environment.