Civil Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Entry Level Structural Designer Engineer

Join a thriving and growing Hydropower Practice that supports some of the most impactful renewable energy and dam safety projects across the U.S. and Canada. This multidisciplinary team includes structural, mechanical, electrical, geotechnical, and civil engineers, as well as environmental scientists and regulatory specialists, providing consulting services to a wide range of hydropower owners.

Hydropower continues to play a critical role in the renewable energy landscape, and this position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative hydropower, pumped-storage, and dam safety projects while building a long-term career in a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine engineering assignments under the guidance of Project Engineers and lead staff.
• Assist with the preparation and review of design criteria, calculations, drawings, permitting documents, construction specifications, bid packages, and bid evaluations.
• Support inspections and condition assessments of existing facilities.
• Participate in field inspections with other engineers and assist with data collection. Construction oversight responsibilities may also be required. Periodic field work and overnight travel are expected.
• Prepare inspection and analysis reports.
• Work independently on smaller projects or support lead engineers on larger, multidisciplinary projects.
• Assist with tasks across related engineering disciplines, including mechanical engineering, hydrology, and hydraulics, as needed.
• Contribute to a dynamic project environment where responsibilities may include engineering design, field investigations, and project coordination under the mentorship of experienced professionals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field.
• Previous internship or relevant engineering experience.
• Engineer Intern (EI) or Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification. Candidates without an EI/EIT may be hired as a Structural Designer and will be expected to obtain certification for career advancement.
• Experience with Excel, AutoCAD, and structural analysis software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple assignments and priorities.
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Local candidates preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and structural design/analysis software such as AutoCAD, RISA, STAAD, SAP, TEDDS, RAM, ETABS, SAFE, or similar programs.
• Strong initiative, a collaborative mindset, and a commitment to contributing in a team-oriented environment.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.00 - $35.00/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)

Job Type & Location

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 4, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Portland,ME.

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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