Structural Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Structural Engineer

Job Description

The Structural Engineer is responsible for developing structural designs, engineering drawings, and detailed construction documentation for custom building projects. This role focuses heavily on structural layout, drafting, detailing, and design development while supporting projects through manufacturing and construction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare CAD drawings for custom fire-training structures.
• Compile accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Design new parts and custom details.
• Prepare structural calculations for specific projects.
• Manage projects from pre-construction through permitting.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and local permitting.
• Collaborate with purchasing and suppliers.
• Maintain calculation systems and improve design processes.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in AutoCAD.
• Ability to read and interpret structural and fabrication drawings.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis on Structural or Architectural Engineering preferred
• Associate’s degree with 1–3 years of drafting/detailing experience in the structural or construction industry.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Sun Prairie, WI.

The pay range for this position is $50000.00 - $85000.00/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.

Eligibility begins following 30 days of employmentCompany Match = $1 for $1 up to 5%Automatic enrollment after 30 days at 5% contribution rate.Health Savings Acct with MatchFlex Spending Acct – Health & Dependent CareVol Life & AD&DVol Critical Illness & AccidentShort & Long Term Disability1x Annual Salary Life + AD&DWellness Program with DiscountsProfit Sharing & ESOP

This is a fully onsite position in Sun Prairie,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 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 withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as acondition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this lawshall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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 applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.