Structural Engineer

Actalent; Vancouver (WA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Structural Engineer to lead design and project management activities. The role requires collaboration with teams to ensure compliance with structural codes and successful project completion. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and relevant experience in substation design.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience in structural engineering and project management.
• Experience in substation and electrical engineering is a plus.
• Ability to interpret codes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering and design activities for structural projects.
• Coordinate work activities and provide training to lower-level employees.
• Review design documents for compliance with standards.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Design Engineering

Project Engineering

Structural Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

SE License for Washington

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Job Description

In this role, you will be responsible for leading engineering and design activities within your assigned functional area, focusing on structural engineering analysis, design, and project management. You will collaborate with higher-level engineers, internal teams, and client personnel to successfully complete various projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work activities within the work group and department to complete structural projects.
• Provide training and guidance to lower-level employees.
• Utilize computer software to design all substation structures and foundations.
• Review Design Basis, Design Notes, Hazard Log, SOW, Technical Specs, and Field Review Plan.
• Work with electrical designers to develop structural scopes and estimates based on one-line diagrams and electrical arrangement drawings.
• Review structural design drawings, fabricator detail drawings, and other project documents to ensure compliance with design theory, specified materials, and applicable structural codes and standards.
• Make recommendations for improving structural designs, drawings, or documents.
• Create material requisitions and work with fabricators to verify lead times and costs for steel orders in accordance with project schedules.
• Coordinate with electrical designers and other structural team members to complete required submittals by the project schedule.
• Function as a project lead for structural projects.
• Initiate corrective actions when substation project objectives are not being met.
• Interpret codes and regulations applicable to project work.

Essential Skills

• Experience in substation, electrical engineering, and structural engineering.
• Proficiency in design engineering and project engineering.
• Knowledge of substation design, substation engineering, and physical design.
• Ability to interpret codes and regulations.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of experience in structural engineering, analysis, and foundation work.
• Minimum of four years of experience in completing engineering projects from start to finish.
• Minimum of four years of experience in scoping, estimating, and ordering materials for structural projects.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited institution.
• A Master's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited institution will count towards years of experience.
• A SE License is required for the State of Washington.

Work Environment

The work environment is a quiet engineering office setting, with a business casual dress code. Teamwork is highly encouraged and occurs frequently, fostering a collaborative atmosphere.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $65.00/hr.

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 remote position.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services