Structural Project Engineer

Actalent; Virginia (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Senior Structural Project Engineer to oversee all engineering aspects of structural projects from concept to completion. The role focuses on detailed engineering, with collaboration across multidisciplinary teams and clients to ensure quality, code compliance, and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate has about ten years of structural engineering experience, EIT/PE plans, and proficiency with AutoCAD, RISA 3D, and STAAD.

Qualifications

• BS in civil or structural engineering required.
• Approximately ten years of professional structural engineering experience.
• EIT certification with plan to obtain PE licensure within six months.
• PE exam completed or plan to pursue licensure in multiple states.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software including RISA 3D and STAAD.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for structural drawings and details.
• Strong structural analysis skills and applying engineering principles to complex systems.
• Experience in a consulting environment with client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and manage all structural engineering activities from conception to completion.
• Lead detailed structural design efforts ensuring code compliance and alignment with project requirements.
• Develop structural deliverables including calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare preliminary designs to support planning, feasibility, and client decisions.
• Develop presentation materials to communicate design concepts to teams and clients.
• Support permitting by preparing and reviewing structural documentation.
• Execute final designs with detailed analysis and coordination with other disciplines.
• Produce quantities for cost estimating and procurement.

Skills

Project management

Structural analysis

Communication

Time management

Education

BS in civil/structural engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

RISA 3D

STAAD

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Structural Project Engineer

Job Description

The Senior Structural Project Engineer oversees all engineering and technical aspects of structural projects from concept through completion. This role plans, designs, forecasts, resources, and manages technical activities to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with applicable codes and standards. The engineer supports all project phases, with a particular focus on detailed engineering, and collaborates closely with multidisciplinary teams and clients.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and manage all structural engineering activities for assigned projects from conception to completion.
• Lead detailed structural engineering design efforts, ensuring technical accuracy, code compliance, and alignment with project requirements.
• Apply structural engineering principles and professional experience to develop comprehensive structural deliverables, including calculations, drawings, and specifications.
• Prepare preliminary structural designs and concepts to support project planning, feasibility assessments, and client decision-making.
• Develop presentation materials to effectively communicate structural design concepts and project solutions to internal teams and clients.
• Support permitting efforts by preparing and reviewing structural documentation required for regulatory approvals.
• Execute final structural designs, including detailed analysis, design checks, and coordination with other engineering disciplines.
• Perform material takeoffs and develop accurate quantities to support cost estimating and procurement activities.
• Produce and review structural detailing, ensuring constructability, clarity, and consistency with design intent.
• Provide problem‑solving support throughout the project lifecycle, including addressing design challenges, field issues, and unforeseen conditions.
• Offer construction support by reviewing submittals, responding to requests for information, and assisting with structural‑related construction issues.
• Develop specifications for geotechnical investigations and interpret geotechnical reports to inform structural design.
• Ensure that all structural designs comply with applicable model codes and standards such as ACI, IBC, AISC, ANSI, and ASCE.
• Use structural engineering and design software, including AutoCAD and structural analysis tools such as RISA 3D and STAAD, to produce high‑quality engineering outputs.
• Communicate effectively with other engineering disciplines and project stakeholders to coordinate design interfaces and resolve technical issues.
• Deliver quality work within project constraints, including schedule, budget, and scope requirements.
• Contribute to a consulting‑oriented environment by providing professional structural engineering services and maintaining strong client relationships.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in civil engineering or structural engineering.
• Approximately ten years of professional engineering experience in structural engineering.
• Engineer‑in‑Training (EIT) certification, with the ability and commitment to obtain Professional Engineer (PE) licensure within six months of employment if not already held.
• Successful completion of the PE exam and a professional goal to pursue licensure in multiple states.
• Proficiency with structural engineering and design software, including tools such as RISA 3D and STAAD.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD for developing structural drawings and details.
• Strong structural analysis skills and the ability to apply engineering principles to complex structural systems.
• Ability to produce high‑quality work under project constraints, including time and resource limitations.
• Ability to develop specifications for geotechnical investigations and interpret geotechnical data and reports.
• Knowledge of applicable model codes and standards for structural design and engineering, including ACI, IBC, AISC, ANSI, and ASCE.
• Previous consulting engineering experience, preferably in a client‑facing environment.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred; if not currently held, clear path and commitment to obtain PE within the required timeframe.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working in a consulting environment, including coordination with clients and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities while maintaining technical quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to prepare reports, presentations, and client‑facing materials.
• Attention to detail in structural calculations, drawings, and specific