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Structural Engineer (Entry Level)

Actalent
Butler, IN Contractor
POSTED ON 12/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/22/2026

Job Title: Structural Engineer


Job Description

We are seeking a Structural Engineer to provide sales technical support by ensuring proper estimates and preparing takeoffs for joist and deck projects. This role involves working closely with the District Sales Managers and the estimating team to assess client drawings and help price the product. The Structural Engineer will also collaborate with the technical engineering team and coordinators to ensure seamless delivery to the client.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with technical knowledge to complete quotes for customer bids.
  • Serve as the point person for estimator and coordinator technical questions.
  • Engage in value engineering to provide competitive bids for larger projects.
  • Support the sales supervisor in technical communication with various stakeholders including DSMs, estimators, coordinators, customers, engineers, and architects.
  • Ensure proper process procedures for estimating and entry inputs.
Essential Skills
  • Expertise in structural engineering.
  • Proficiency in sales and structural steel design.
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a client-facing approach.
  • Strong math skills.
  • Ability to multitask and work effectively under deadlines.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
  • E.I.T or P.E. certification.
  • Knowledge of the steel joist and deck industry.
  • Familiarity with JEDI, OIS, Excel, Word, Blue Beam.
Work Environment

The position is based in Butler, IN, and requires collaboration with both the Sales and Engineering teams. Initially, the role involves spending time with the engineering team to become familiar with structural steel design for joists and decking. The role includes travel, typically 1-2 days a month within the Midwest, to attend trade shows, visit customers and project engineers, deliver presentations, and participate in lunch and learns. The work environment promotes a steady culture and offers opportunities for growth and development.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $36.06/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 Butler,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 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.

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