Structural Engineer

Actalent; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in California seeks a Structural Engineer to lead and deliver complex building projects. You will own projects from design coordination through final delivery, manage scope and schedule, and serve as the main client liaison with architects and owners.

Ideal candidates have 8–12 years of structural experience, a four-year degree in structural or civil engineering, and preferably a PE license. You will collaborate with multi-discipline teams to ensure high-quality, on-time execution.

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of structural engineering experience in building projects.
• Four-year degree in Structural Engineering or related field.
• PE license strongly preferred; near-term licensure timeline acceptable.
• Experience leading projects and coordinating teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute structural projects from initial design coordination through final delivery.
• Take full ownership of project scope, schedule, and deliverables.
• Coordinate the work of engineers and production staff to ensure cohesive project execution.
• Serve as primary client contact with architects, contractors, and owners.
• Interface with clients and project partners to clarify requirements and address issues.
• Use ETABS, RAM, or RISA to support project execution and validate solutions.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline teams to integrate structural design with other disciplines.
• Provide leadership and guidance to junior staff and ensure quality, on-time delivery.

Skills

Project leadership

Client-facing

Communication

Team coordination

Execution

Independent project delivery

Education

B.S. in Structural Engineering

P.E. license preferred

Tools

ETABS

RAM

RISA

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Structural Engineer

Job Description

This Structural Engineer role focuses on owning and executing projects from start to finish, managing small teams, and serving as a primary point of contact for clients. The position exists to increase project management and execution capacity rather than design throughput, emphasizing project leadership, coordination, and delivery over heavy production or design work. You will work within a collaborative, multi-discipline engineering environment to ensure structural projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to a high standard of quality.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute structural projects from initial design coordination through final delivery.
• Take full ownership of project scope, schedule, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with client expectations and internal standards.
• Coordinate the work of E1/E2 engineers and internal production staff to ensure cohesive and timely project execution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, including architects, contractors, and owners, providing clear and consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Interface regularly with clients and project partners to clarify requirements, address issues, and manage expectations.
• Oversee the coordination of structural design performed by internal engineers and production staff, ensuring that design efforts support overall project objectives.
• Support project scheduling by planning tasks, monitoring progress, and adjusting priorities to keep projects on track.
• Use structural analysis tools such as ETABS, RAM, or similar software to support project execution and validate structural solutions as needed.
• Collaborate with multi-discipline project teams to integrate structural design with other engineering disciplines.
• Provide immediate relief to existing project managers by taking ownership of active projects and contributing to on-time, quality delivery.
• Run projects with minimal supervision, demonstrating strong judgment and accountability in day-to-day decision making.
• Coordinate effectively with junior engineers and production staff, providing guidance and direction to support successful project outcomes.
• Communicate confidently with clients and internal stakeholders, presenting technical information in a clear and professional manner.
• Execute work reliably within established timelines, managing multiple priorities while maintaining quality and accuracy.
• Work effectively within the existing team structure, focusing on hands-on project execution rather than seeking immediate leadership or principal-level responsibilities.

Essential Skills

• Structural engineering experience focused on building design, particularly commercial and institutional structures.
• Proven experience running structural projects end-to-end, from planning through delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, schedule, and deliverables independently.
• Experience coordinating junior engineers and production staff on structural projects.
• Client-facing experience working with architects, contractors, and owners.
• Experience with structural analysis tools such as ETABS, RAM, or RISA, with emphasis on practical application to project execution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred; candidates without a PE must have a clearly defined, near-term licensure timeline with an exam scheduled or imminent.
• Approximately 8-10 years of structural engineering experience is ideal; 10-12 years is acceptable if the candidate remains hands-on and execution-focused.
• A four-year degree in Structural Engineering or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Strong project execution and project management capability, including the ability to run projects independently.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Experience delivering structural building design projects in a professional engineering environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Registration as a Structural Engineer (SE) is preferred.
• SE license is considered a strong plus.
• Exposure to DSA and HCAI projects is beneficial.
• Experience with multiple structural materials, including steel, concrete, wood, and masonry.
• Experience on commercial and institutional building structures.
• Approximately 8+ years of experience is ideal, with flexibility for candidates who demonstrate strong project execution and project management capabilities.
• Candidates with 10+ years of experience will be considered if they maintain a hand