Structural Engineer

Actalent; Honey Brook (Chester County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

SIMPLE IRA with employer match

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Structural Engineer to join a family-owned design-build commercial construction firm serving southeastern Pennsylvania. Develop structural plans for commercial new-construction and renovations, collaborating with in-house drafters to deliver safe, constructible solutions.

The role requires a PE license, 5+ years of structural exp, and strong code knowledge. Travel to project sites in PA is common in this on-site position; Actalent offers a comprehensive benefits package and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architectural Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• At least 5 years of structural engineering experience, preferably with commercial building projects.
• Strong knowledge of applicable structural and building codes and standards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD for the development and review of structural drawings.
• Ability to perform job-site visits and field observations at active construction sites.
• Experience with building design in a design-build or commercial construction environment.
• Ability to coordinate structural engineering work with other disciplines and project stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of construction documents, structural site assessment, and project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Visit job sites to assess and document existing structural and site conditions for both new construction and renovation projects.
• Determine and specify structural components required for project execution, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Coordinate structural designs with other engineering disciplines to achieve integrated, constructible, and cost-effective solutions.
• Review and edit project specifications and construction documents to maintain accuracy, clarity, and alignment with design intent.
• Conduct field observations of completed work and work in progress, as assigned, to verify quality and adherence to design requirements.
• Document whether observed construction conforms to project documents and identify any deviations or issues requiring resolution.
• Mentor graduate engineers in engineering fundamentals, design best practices, and professional standards, helping them grow in their careers.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining high levels of design quality, organization, and responsiveness to project stakeholders.
• Participate across the project lifecycle, including site assessment, structural design, multidisciplinary coordination, specifications, and field observation.
• Collaborate with construction and project management teams in a design-build environment to support shared project outcomes and successful delivery.

Skills

PE license

5+ years experience

Structural design

Code knowledge

Project coordination

AutoCAD

Field observation

Design-build

Mentoring

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Structural/Architectural Eng

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Job Title: Structural Engineer

Job Description

This Structural Engineer position offers the opportunity to join a family-owned, design-build commercial construction firm supporting projects throughout southeastern Pennsylvania. You will develop structural engineering plans and designs for commercial new-construction and renovation projects, working closely with a team of in-house drafters to deliver safe, efficient, and constructible solutions across a varied project portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Visit job sites to assess and document existing structural and site conditions for both new construction and renovation projects.
• Determine and specify structural components required for project execution, ensuring compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Coordinate structural designs with other engineering disciplines to achieve integrated, constructible, and cost-effective solutions.
• Review and edit project specifications and construction documents to maintain accuracy, clarity, and alignment with design intent.
• Conduct field observations of completed work and work in progress, as assigned, to verify quality and adherence to design requirements.
• Document whether observed construction conforms to project documents and identify any deviations or issues requiring resolution.
• Mentor graduate engineers in engineering fundamentals, design best practices, and professional standards, helping them grow in their careers.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining high levels of design quality, organization, and responsiveness to project stakeholders.
• Participate across the project lifecycle, including site assessment, structural design, multidisciplinary coordination, specifications, and field observation.
• Collaborate with construction and project management teams in a design-build environment to support shared project outcomes and successful delivery.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architectural Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• At least 5 years of structural engineering experience, preferably with commercial building projects.
• Strong knowledge of applicable structural and building codes and standards.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD for the development and review of structural drawings.
• Ability to perform job-site visits and field observations at active construction sites.
• Experience with building design in a design-build or commercial construction environment.
• Ability to coordinate structural engineering work with other disciplines and project stakeholders.
• Solid understanding of construction documents, structural site assessment, and project coordination.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Revit experience is preferred and valued for integrated modeling and coordination.
• Background in building engineering and commercial building construction is beneficial.
• Experience in construction management or working closely with construction teams in a design-build setting.
• Professional Engineering license with a focus on structural engineering is highly advantageous.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills to support graduate engineers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Attention to detail and a quality-focused approach to specifications, drawings, and field documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, relationship-oriented, and customer-centered culture.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, office-based structural engineering position located in Pennsylvania, with regular travel to project sites in the surrounding region. You will work primarily from the company’s office, collaborating with in-house drafters and multidisciplinary teams, while conducting site visits to active commercial construction and renovation projects to observe existing and in-progress conditions. The project environment is a commercial design-build setting, where engineering and construction teams work closely together toward shared project outcomes. The team culture is collaborative, quality-focused, relationship-oriented, and customer-centered, emphasizing clear communication and practical solutions. Physical aspects of the role include walking through construction sites, climbing stairs or ladders as needed, and working in proximity to typical construction activities. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid vacation and holidays; and a SIMPLE IRA with employer match. Dress is generally professional in the office and appropriate safety and practical attire when visiting job sites.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Honey Brook, PA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $150000.00/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.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Honey Brook,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 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. 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):

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