Lead Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Design Engineer who will play a pivotal role in client interaction, designing concrete and steel structures, and collaborating with manufacturing teams. This role involves ensuring that all design requirements are met and coordinating project timelines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients regarding building site soils and project requirements.
• Design concrete structures and produce detailed concrete drawings.
• Design steel structures ensuring they meet project specifications.
• Create site layout and approval drawings for equipment orders.
• Ensure all design requirements are correct and suitable for the site.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to address questions and issues.
• Set up schedules for engineering tasks and coordinate with manufacturing for project timelines.

Essential Skills

• Experience managing a project from start to finish.
• 5 years of experience in civil/structural engineering design.
• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and SolidWorks.
• Preferred Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) certification or ability to obtain PE or SE License

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to represent the company well when speaking to vendors, customers, and clients.

Work Environment

Join a team of 2-4 engineers, including the VP, working onsite 5 days a week with potential for hybrid schedule. The company offers a unique opportunity to work on distinctive projects and contribute significantly to the business's success. Enjoy a competitive compensation package with the potential for bonuses.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.07 - $67.03/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kewanee,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 22, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $48 - $67