Bridge Design Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Structural Engineer

Job Description

As a Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for applying relevant design standards including ACI, AISC, ASCE, DOT, ADM, and IBC. You will develop and review design calculations, drawings, and reports, as well as visit job sites to gather data, take measurements, and support installation or field issues. Additionally, you will assist with technical support for sales personnel and customers on bridge design, fabrication, and installation.

Responsibilities

• Apply relevant design standards including ACI, AISC, ASCE, DOT, ADM, and IBC.
• Develop and review design calculations, drawings, and reports.
• Visit job sites to gather data, take measurements, and support installation or field issues.
• Assist with technical support for sales personnel and customers on bridge design, fabrication, and installation.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in structural engineering and civil engineering principles.
• Experience in using Autocad and Solidworks (Civil 3D).
• Structural steel design expertise.
• 5+ years of experience in structural design, preferably in the bridge or heavy civil industry.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (required).
• Open to candidates with a degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Familiarity with relevant standards and structural foundation design is preferred.

Work Environment

The work environment includes a new downtown office focused on engineering and company growth. The role mainly involves work on-site in the downtown GVL location, with occasional visits to the steel shop floor in Pickens.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Charlotte, NC.

The pay range for this position is $117000.00 - $134000.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Charlotte,NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 30, 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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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.