Structural Engineer

Job Title: Structural Engineer

Job Description

As a Structural Engineer, you will perform calculations for cold-formed steel, steel, and wood building components. You will prepare plans and details to show design intent and ensure all work complies with building codes. You will coordinate plans and details with documents from other trades and attend design meetings with architects, engineers, general contractors, and sub-contractors. Additionally, you will develop a close working relationship with project engineers, project managers, estimators, and the BIM team. You will also work with the fabrication and manufacturing teams, focusing specifically on cold-formed steel design processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform calculations for cold-formed steel, steel, and wood building components.

• Prepare plans and details to show design intent.

• Ensure work is done in accordance with building codes.

• Coordinate plans and details with documents provided by other trades.

• Attend design meetings with architects, engineers, general contractors, and sub-contractors.

• Develop a close working relationship with project engineers, project managers, estimators, and the BIM team.

• Work with the fabrication and manufacturing teams specifically in cold-formed steel design processes.

Essential Skills

• Structural engineering expertise.

• Proficiency in structural design and calculations.

• Experience with structural steel and steel structure design.

• Ability to use AutoCAD and Revit.

• Experience in civil engineering and concrete work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in structural engineering and design.

• Steel experience is essential.

Work Environment

This position is based in an office environment, working alongside multiple Professional Engineers (PEs). The role is initially full-time in the office for the first six months, with the potential to transition into a hybrid role thereafter. You will work closely with a PE/Mentor who founded the structural department, offering a long-term growth opportunity in a newer department supported by a strong, established company. You will have the chance to work directly with owners, builders, contractors, and consultants.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $57.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Portland,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 10, 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.

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