Structural Engineer

Actalent; Butler (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Structural Engineer to design steel decking and provide direction across detailing, design, sales, and production. You’ll work with architects and engineers to interpret contract requirements and ensure compliant designs for diverse projects including retail, schools, and warehouses.

The role emphasizes collaboration within a six-person engineering team, in a fully onsite Butler, IN environment, with a focus on codes (AISC, SJI, SDI) and field modification support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum Civil E.I.T. certification with the desire to become a Civil P.E.
• Interest in structural steel design, specifically steel deck design.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design steel decking according to Steel Deck Institute standards.
• Review and develop engineering tools specific to steel deck.
• Create roof and floor designs for various projects such as retail buildings, schools, and warehouses.
• Provide engineering direction to detailing, design, sales, and production departments.
• Interpret contract documents and communicate with architects, engineers of record, and fabricators on product design requirements.
• Design joists and joist girders per Steel Joist Institute standards.

Skills

Structural steel design interest

Civil EIT certification

Communication skills

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent for Civil P.E. qualification

Civil P.E. certification

Tools

Ansys

STAAD

RISA

MathCAD

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Structural Engineer

We are seeking a skilled Structural Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will design steel decking according to industry standards and contribute to a variety of exciting projects including retail buildings, schools, and warehouses. You will provide engineering direction to multiple departments and communicate effectively with architects and engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design steel decking according to Steel Deck Institute standards.
• Review and develop engineering tools specific to steel deck.
• Create roof and floor designs for various projects such as retail buildings, schools, and warehouses.
• Provide engineering direction to detailing, design, sales, and production departments.
• Interpret contract documents and communicate with architects, engineers of record, and fabricators on product design requirements.
• Design joists and joist girders per Steel Joist Institute standards.
• Familiarize with AISC, SJI, and SDI codes and specifications.
• Review incoming projects to verify materials and scope align with original estimates.
• Perform initial reviews of contract drawings, especially for complex projects, to identify key structural considerations and loading requirements.
• Guide detailers and designers by documenting instructions and addressing loads in drawings.
• Respond to questions or discrepancies by contacting the engineer of record or submitting RFIs.
• Review detailing documents for accuracy and compliance before release to designers.
• Communicate unresolved or missing detailing items to designers and review changes submitted by clients or engineers.
• Support designers by reviewing updates prior to joist creation and shop order submission.
• Occasionally create joist designs and submit shop orders.
• Develop and issue field modification drawings for fabrication issues or on-site condition changes.
• Manage and support field modifications.
• Serve as a technical resource by answering material-related questions and providing certifications or guidance.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent for Civil P.E. qualification.
• Minimum Civil E.I.T. certification with the desire to become a Civil P.E. (having passed the FE exam).
• Interest in structural steel design, specifically steel deck design.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Prior experience in the steel deck industry or structural steel design.
• Prior experience in the steel joist industry.
• Civil P.E. certification.
• Familiarity with software such as Ansys, STAAD, RISA, MathCAD, or AutoCAD.

Work Environment

The work environment is fairly casual but deadline-driven. The office is located on the second floor, adjacent to the fabrication facility, but regular visits to the facility are not required. Each engineer has their own office and the team operates with an open-door policy to foster collaboration. The engineering team currently consists of six engineers, and you will be joining a supportive and professional team.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Butler, IN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.08 - $46.15/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 job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&DD for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Butler, IN. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 2026.

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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