Structural Engineer

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER w/ RISA-3D We are seeking a motivated Structural Engineer to join a multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm that provides civil, structural, surveying, transportation, municipal, environmental, architecture, landscape architecture, and construction services. This position offers the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across commercial, industrial, municipal, and infrastructure markets while collaborating with experienced engineers and project teams.This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys structural design, problem-solving, and working on projects from concept through construction.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for commercial, industrial, municipal, and infrastructure projects.
• Develop structural calculations, construction drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Design steel, concrete, masonry, and foundation systems.
• Utilize engineering software to perform structural modeling and analysis.
• Coordinate with civil engineers, architects, surveyors, transportation engineers, and project stakeholders.
• Review drawings and ensure compliance with applicable building codes and industry standards.
• Assist with project planning, cost estimating, and technical documentation.
• Participate in site visits, field investigations, and construction observation activities as needed.
• Support project managers with project execution, schedules, and client deliverables.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team environment to develop practical engineering solutions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering with a structural emphasis.
• Minimum of 3 years of structural engineering and design experience.
• Experience working on commercial and/or industrial projects.
• Strong understanding of structural analysis and building design principles.
• Proficiency with structural engineering software including RISA-3D.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• EIT certification or actively pursuing Professional Engineer licensure.
• Experience working within a consulting engineering environment.
• Knowledge of applicable building codes and industry standards.
• Experience coordinating with architects, civil engineers, and contractors.
• Familiarity with construction administration and field observations.

Typical Projects

• Commercial buildings
• Industrial facilities
• Manufacturing plants
• Municipal buildings
• Infrastructure improvements
• Utility support structures
• Renovations and facility expansions

Work Environment

• 100% onsite
• Collaborative multidisciplinary consulting environment.
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced engineers across multiple disciplines.
• Long-term growth path toward project engineering and project management responsibilities.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Novi, MI. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/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 & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Novi, MI. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Novi,MI.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.

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