Structural Engineer

Actalent; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Dental

Medical coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Herndon, VA is seeking a Structural Engineer to design and document building structures across steel, concrete, masonry and wood. You will deliver code‑compliant drawings for public and private projects in a collaborative, career‑oriented environment.

The role emphasizes life‑cycle design, coordination with architecture and CM teams, BIM support with Revit and AutoCAD, and opportunities for professional growth within a stable, benefits‑rich firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering required.
• Minimum 4+ years of structural engineering experience.
• E.I.T. (Engineer-in-Training) certification.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD; Revit knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle structural design for buildings using steel, concrete, masonry, and wood.
• Prepare complete construction documents from start to finish.
• Perform structural analysis to determine forces and select materials.
• Drafting support for structural tasks; collaborate with teams.
• Coordinate with architecture and other disciplines to ensure constructible designs.
• Maintain high standards of technical accuracy in documentation.

Skills

Structural design

AutoCAD

Revit

Engineering analysis

Code compliance

Drafting without drafting group

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

E.I.T. certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

This Structural Engineer role offers a long-term, career-oriented opportunity within a multidisciplinary architectural, engineering, and construction management setting in Northern Virginia. You will support the structural division by leading building-related structural design in steel, concrete, masonry, and wood, and by delivering complete, code-compliant construction documents for a diverse portfolio of public and private sector projects, including mission critical facilities, municipal buildings, athletic fields, historic preservation, office buildings, parking garages, recreational and community centers, maintenance facilities, and fire stations. The position provides significant opportunities for advancement and professional development, supported by a collaborative culture and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Perform full life cycle structural design for building projects using steel, concrete, masonry, and wood, ensuring safe, economical, and code-compliant solutions.
• Conduct structural analysis to determine internal and external forces affecting a structure and select appropriate materials and reinforcements to satisfy performance and safety requirements.
• Prepare and compile complete sets of construction documents from project start through completion, including drawings, details, and specifications.
• Execute drafting and design work directly in support of structural engineering tasks, as the engineering team performs its own drafting without a separate drafting group.
• Design structural steel systems and components for a variety of building types and project conditions.
• Interpret existing construction documents and project requirements to develop accurate structural designs and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Apply civil and structural engineering principles to mission critical facilities, athletic fields, municipal buildings, historic preservation projects, office buildings, parking garages, recreational and community centers, maintenance facilities, and fire stations.
• Use AutoCAD proficiently to produce high-quality structural drawings and documentation.
• Utilize Revit knowledge, when applicable, to support building information modeling and coordination.
• Collaborate with architectural, engineering, and construction management teams to ensure integrated, constructible, and efficient designs.
• Maintain high standards of technical accuracy, quality, and consistency across all structural design and documentation.
• Support continuous improvement of design processes and standards within the structural division.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Engineering with a focus in Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in structural engineering.
• Hands-on design experience in structural engineering for building designs using steel, concrete, masonry, and wood.
• Proven structural steel design experience for building projects.
• Strong proficiency in AutoCAD for drafting and design of structural components and construction documents.
• Ability to interpret construction documents accurately and apply them to structural design solutions.
• Ability to compile and produce a complete set of construction documents from project initiation through completion.
• Understanding of structural design principles and civil engineering fundamentals, including analysis of internal and external forces and load‑carrying capacity.
• E.I.T. (Engineer-in-Training) certification.
• Demonstrated capability to perform both engineering design and drafting tasks without reliance on a separate drafting group.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Knowledge of Revit and experience supporting building information modeling is a strong plus.
• Experience working on a variety of project types such as mission critical facilities, athletic fields, municipal buildings, historic preservation, office buildings, parking garages, recreational and community centers, maintenance facilities, and fire stations.
• Familiarity with commercial building design and construction practices.
• Commitment to professional development and interest in long‑term career growth within a multidisciplinary firm.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with architectural, engineering, and construction management teams.
• Attention to detail and a focus on producing accurate, high‑quality structural documentation.

Work Environment

The work environment offers a family‑oriented, collaborative atmosphere where divisions work closely together and strive for excellence in every project. The firm is stable and reputable, with a history of no layoffs, providing long‑term job security and opportunities for advancement. You will work with industry‑standard tools such as AutoCAD and, where applicable, Revit, in an office‑based setting focused on architectural, engineering, and construction management services. The organization emphasizes professional development and supports its team with a comprehensive benefits package, including highly subsidized major medical coverage for the family, fully paid dental coverage for the family, paid life insurance, a performance‑based bonus plan that can average a significant portion of annual compensation, a dollar‑for‑dollar retirement plan match, three weeks of vacation to start, and twelve paid holidays. The culture values teamwork, technical excellence, and a supportive environment where engineers are directly involved in both design and drafting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Herndon, VA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $115000.00/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.

• 401k
• Dental
• Medical
• 15 days of PTO

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Herndon, VA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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 characteristic protected by law.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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