Structural Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Structural Engineer

Job Description

As a Structural Engineer, you will perform structural engineering design and analysis for identified systems under the guidance of a senior engineer. You will be actively involved in project meetings to coordinate activities and communicate designs, assist with the preparation of engineering deliverables, and participate in field surveys, condition assessments, and site investigations. Additionally, you will perform construction administration tasks, including submittal reviews, responding to RFIs, and observing construction-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural engineering design and analysis.
• Participate in project meetings to coordinate activities and communicate designs.
• Assist in preparing engineering deliverables.
• Conduct field surveys, condition assessments, and site investigations.
• Perform construction administration tasks, including submittal review and responding to RFIs.
• Observe construction-related activities.

Essential Skills

• 0-5 years of experience in structural engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering.
• EIT certification required.
• Experience in building design.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Revit is a plus, training provided if not.
• Experience with RAM Structural System and SAP2000 is a plus.
• Applicable internship experience for new graduates.

Work Environment

The office has an open-office environment with a collaborative atmosphere where you will work closely with others on the Building Structural team. The structural team consists of senior and junior engineers, and you will be part of building this team. Projects include public work, residential work, and more. You will work in the office four days a week, with remote half-days on Fridays. The standard workweek is 40 hours with the possibility of occasional overtime. The office hours are from 7:30 AM to 5:15 PM, Monday to Thursday, and 7:30 AM to 11:30 AM on Fridays. The dress code is business professional from Monday to Thursday, with a more relaxed business casual on Fridays. The office is in a LEED Platinum building, with ample parking and amenities such as a kitchen.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Darien, IL.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $50.00/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)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Darien, IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 2, 2026.

This is a hybrid position in Darien,IL.

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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