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Senior Structural Engineer

Actalent
Charles, IL Contractor
POSTED ON 5/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/6/2026

An established civil/environmental engineering and surveying firm with multiple office locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, is looking to add a Senior Structural Engineer to their team. This individual may sit out of: St. Charles, IL, Fox Lake, IL, Oakbrook, IL or Lake Geneva, WI.

About the Role:

Seeking a Senior Structural Engineer with experience in design and construction of concrete and steel tankage, masonry buildings, concrete structures, steel frame structures (ie walkways, stairs, pipe supports, etc.), with expertise in water and wastewater treatment facilities

The functions of the position include developing the basis of design, coordination of structural elements in support of process design, directing the design team for preparation of drawings and specifications, as well as support of construction phase services.

Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree in Structural Engineering
  • Licensed S.E. in the state of IL, or on track to obtain within the next year
  • 10 years of professional experience
  • Expertise in reinforced concrete and steel design
  • Experience in soils and foundation design
  • Experience in temporary structures and formwork
  • Experience in masonry and wood framing
Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60.09 - $76.92/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 St. Charles,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 20, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

  • Hiring diverse talent
  • Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
  • Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
  • Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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