Senior Structural Engineer, PE

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Structural Engineer, PE

Hybrid Schedule | Leadership Opportunity | Industrial & Infrastructure Projects

We're seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer (PE) to serve as the technical leader and driving force behind our growing structural engineering practice in Columbus, Ohio. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a structural group, influence strategic growth, mentor the next generation of engineers, and serve as a trusted advisor to major industrial and infrastructure clients throughout the Midwest.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Build Something Meaningful
• This isn't simply a project management role. You'll have the opportunity to help establish, develop, and grow a high-performing structural engineering team while shaping the direction of the Columbus office's structural practice.
• Lead Complex, High-Impact Projects
• You'll work on challenging industrial and infrastructure projects supporting power generation, electric transmission and distribution, bulk material handling facilities, energy infrastructure, and industrial operations throughout the region.
• Influence the Future of the Business
• As a Senior technical leader, you'll play a key role in client development, strategic planning, recruiting, mentoring, and expanding the firm's footprint across the Midwest.
• Advance Your Leadership Career
• Whether your long-term goals include practice leadership, office leadership, or executive-level responsibilities, this role provides a clear path for continued professional growth.

What You'll Do

As the Senior structural leader in Columbus, you'll be responsible for both technical excellence and practice growth.

Technical Leadership

• Serve as the lead structural engineer and primary technical authority for structural projects.
• Direct structural analysis and design for industrial facilities and infrastructure projects.
• Provide practical, safe, and cost-effective solutions for:
  • Power generation facilities
  • Electric transmission and distribution systems
  • Industrial manufacturing facilities
  • Bulk material handling systems
  • Oil and gas infrastructure
• Lead structural design efforts involving steel, reinforced concrete, deep foundations, and complex industrial structures.
• Review engineering deliverables to ensure technical accuracy, quality, and code compliance.
• Ensure adherence to AISC, ACI, ASCE, IBC, and other applicable design standards.

Project & Team Leadership

• Serve as Lead Engineer, Discipline Lead, or Engineering Manager on multidisciplinary projects.
• Coordinate closely with civil, mechanical, electrical, process, and environmental engineering teams.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers.
• Establish best practices, quality standards, and technical procedures for the structural group.
• Support recruitment efforts and help build a strong, collaborative engineering team.

Business Development & Practice Growth

• Develop and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Contribute to strategic growth initiatives throughout Ohio and the broader Midwest region.
• Assist with proposal preparation, project planning, and scope development.
• Support project pursuits through technical presentations and client engagement.
• Help position the structural practice for long-term growth and success.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Structural Emphasis) or Structural Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• Ability to obtain Ohio PE registration within six months if currently licensed in another state.
• 12+ years of progressively responsible structural engineering experience.
• Proven experience leading industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Experience serving as a Lead Engineer, Discipline Lead, Engineering Manager, or similar leadership role.
• Strong expertise in structural analysis and design of steel, reinforced concrete, and foundation systems.
• Proficiency with STAAD.Pro and other structural analysis software.
• Experience using AutoCAD, Revit, Navisworks, and BIM coordination tools.
• Strong understanding of AISC, ACI, ASCE, IBC, and applicable industry standards.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client-facing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience building, managing, or growing a structural engineering practice.
• Background supporting industrial, power, utility, energy, or heavy infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management.
• Experience recruiting, mentoring, and developing engineering teams.
• Strong project management and multidisciplinary coordination experience.
• Established industry relationships within Ohio or the Midwest region.

Work Environment & Flexibility

• Remote work on Mondays and Fridays
• In-office collaboration Tuesday through Thursday
• Modern office environment with strong multidisciplinary support
• Occasional travel to project sites, industrial facilities, and client locations
• Exposure to exciting real-world projects through site visits and field investigations

What Success Looks Like

• Established yourself as the structural technical leader for the Columbus office.
• Built strong relationships with key clients and project partners.
• Expanded the structural engineering team through mentoring and recruiting.
• Successfully delivered complex industrial and infrastructure projects.
• Played a meaningful role in growing the firm's presence throughout Ohio and the Midwest.
• Helped shape the future direction of a thriving structural engineering practice.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Westerville, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $208000.00/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.

Insurance & Healthcare: Standard medical and health coverage plans (though some reviews note variability depending on the oil and gas market cycle). Financial & Retirement: 401(k) retirement plans with company matching. Time Off & Work-Life: Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, flexible hours, and unique regional perks (such as having Fat Tuesday off in Louisiana operations). Culture & Values: A family-oriented and faith-conscious workplace culture combined with a team-based project engineering environment

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Westerville, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 6, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Westerville,OH.

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.

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