Structural Engineer

Actalent; Knoxville (TN); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Knoxville, TN is seeking a dedicated Structural Engineer to support design and construction of industrial facilities and capital projects. You will perform structural analysis, develop complete design packages, and provide construction support on site.

The role emphasizes steel, concrete, foundations, and pipe supports with a focus on safety and quality. You will work closely with mechanical, electrical, piping, civil, and other engineers, guiding designers and drafters while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• 4+ years of structural engineering experience in industrial facilities or major capital projects.
• Proficiency in structural steel, reinforced concrete, and foundation design.
• Experience with structural analysis software such as STAAD.Pro or RAM.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural analysis and design involving structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations, connections, and pipe supports.
• Develop complete structural design packages, including calculations, drawings, specifications, design criteria, and construction documents.
• Perform field walkdowns to assess structural conditions and provide technical support during construction.
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, piping, civil, and other engineering disciplines; provide direction to designers.

Skills

Structural analysis

Industrial facilities experience

Staff coordination

Code knowledge (AISC, ACI, ASCE)

Field walkdowns

STAAD.Pro RAM

PE license preferred

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural Engineering program

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

Navisworks

NQA-1

Job description

Job Title: Structural Engineer Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Structural Engineer to support the design and construction of industrial facilities and capital projects. This role requires expertise in structural analysis and design, involving structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations, connections, and pipe supports. The position involves developing complete structural design packages, including calculations, drawings, specifications, design criteria, and construction documents. Additionally, the engineer will perform field walkdowns, evaluate existing structural conditions, troubleshoot field issues, and provide technical support during construction.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural analysis and design involving structural steel, reinforced concrete, foundations, connections, and pipe supports.


• Develop comprehensive structural design packages, including calculations, drawings, specifications, design criteria, and construction documents.


• Perform field walkdowns at existing facilities to assess structural conditions and provide technical support during construction.


• Collaborate closely with mechanical, electrical, piping, civil, and other engineering disciplines.


• Provide technical direction to designers and drafters.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.


• 4+ years of structural engineering experience, particularly with industrial facilities or major capital projects.


• Proficiency in structural steel, reinforced concrete, and foundation design.


• Experience with structural analysis software such as STAAD.Pro, RAM, or similar.


• Knowledge of AISC, ACI, and ASCE codes.


• Ability to perform field walkdowns and provide construction/field support.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.


• Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and NQA-1.


• Federal project experience is a plus.

Work Environment

The position is based in an office located in downtown Knoxville, offering a vibrant and collaborative work environment. After an onboarding period of 2-4 weeks, employees can work from home on Mondays and Fridays. The role includes billable holiday and paid time off benefits.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Knoxville, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $72.12/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Knoxville, TN.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

Reasonable Accommodation

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.