Structural Engineer

Actalent; Coralville (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent in Coralville, IA is seeking a Structural Engineer responsible for designing and detailing foundations, steel, concrete and masonry structures for industrial, commercial, and institutional projects. You will verify field conditions and prepare reports and drawings while collaborating with clients and designers.

Join a team where you receive mentorship from senior engineers, work onsite in a 40-hour week, and contribute to diverse projects across construction materials and retrofit work.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural engineering and design.
• Proficiency in RISA 3D, Revit, Navisworks, Bluebeam and MS Office.
• Certification: EIT, PE or SE.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Verify field conditions and ensure constructability.
• Resolve problems during field construction.
• Interpret and design to codes for domestic and foreign standards.
• Prepare reports, designs and drawings.
• Redline drawings for Revit Designers and review submittals for accuracy.
• Receive training from experienced structural engineers.
• Interact with clients to understand needs and requirements.
• Work on projects involving steel, concrete, masonry, wood, and retrofits.

Skills

Structural design

Team collaboration

RISA 3D

Revit

Education

EIT/PE/SE certification

Tools

Bluebeam

Navisworks

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Structural EngineerJob Description

As a Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for calculating loads and selecting structural members based on forces and service demands. You will design structural solutions for industrial, commercial, and institutional projects, with a primary focus on industrial projects. Your work will involve designing shallow and deep foundations, underground concrete vaults and tunnels, and slab reinforcement for a variety of loading conditions. You will also develop unique structural connections to address field interferences.

Responsibilities

• Verify field conditions and ensure the constructability of designs.

• Resolve problems during field construction.

• Interpret and design according to various domestic and foreign structural building codes.

• Prepare reports, designs, and drawings.

• Redline drawings for Revit Designers and review updated submittals for accuracy.

• Receive training and mentorship from experienced structural design engineers.

• Interact with clients to understand their needs and requirements.

• Work on projects involving steel, concrete, and masonry industrial buildings, complex cast-in-place concrete foundations/walls, wood-framed commercial and multipurpose complexes, residential buildings, and historical retrofits.

Essential Skills

• Experience with structural engineering and design.

• Proficiency in software such as RISA 3D, Bluebeam, Revit, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office Suite.

• Possession of EIT, PE, or SE certification.

• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with industrial projects is preferred, though candidates with commercial experience will also be considered.

• Effective communication skills with clients and other disciplines.

Work Environment

The work environment is business casual, with a standard 40-hour work week. You will have the independence to learn new things while partnering with engineers to solve complex challenges.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Coralville, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $49.00/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&D 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 Coralville,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 18, 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.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteri"stic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.