Structural Engineer P.E.

Structural Engineer (PE) | Build & Lead a Growing Structural Engineering Practice

Columbus, OH | Leadership Opportunity | Industrial & Infrastructure Projects

In this highly visible leadership role, you'll combine hands-on engineering, project leadership, business development support, mentoring, and strategic practice growth. You'll help shape the future of our structural engineering capabilities while delivering impactful projects across power generation, electric transmission & distribution, industrial facilities, bulk material handling, and oil & gas sectors.

Why This Opportunity?

• Lead and build a structural engineering team from the ground up
• Influence the growth and direction of a thriving Midwest operation
• Work on challenging industrial and infrastructure projects
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering experts
• Mentor and develop the next generation of engineers
• Enjoy a leadership role with both technical and business impact

What You'll Do

As the Structural Engineering Practice Leader, you will:

• Establish, develop, and grow a high-performing structural engineering team
• Provide technical leadership and oversight on complex structural engineering projects
• Serve as a lead engineer, discipline lead, or engineering manager on multidiscipline projects
• Collaborate with civil, electrical, mechanical, and other engineering disciplines to deliver practical, safe, and cost-effective solutions
• Support business development efforts, proposal preparation, and client relationship management
• Expand the company's structural engineering presence throughout the Midwest region
• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering staff
• Ensure successful project execution, quality control, and adherence to industry standards
• Deliver innovative solutions for industrial and infrastructure facilities

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering (Structural Emphasis) or Structural Engineering
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Ability to obtain Ohio PE registration within six months if currently licensed in another state
• 12 years of progressive structural engineering experience (flexibility available for exceptional candidates)
• Demonstrated experience supporting projects in:
  • Power Generation
  • Electric Transmission & Distribution
  • Industrial Facilities
  • Bulk Material Handling
  • Oil & Gas
• Proven leadership experience managing structural engineering projects and multidisciplinary teams
• Strong client-facing communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills

Technical Expertise

Experience with:

• Structural steel and reinforced concrete design
• Deep foundations and industrial structures
• Structural analysis and design software, including STAAD.Pro
• AutoCAD
• Revit
• Navisworks
• BIM coordination tools

Strong knowledge of:

• AISC
• ACI
• ASCE
• IBC
• Industrial design and engineering standards

Work Environment

This position is primarily based in an office setting, with occasional travel to client facilities, industrial sites, and construction locations. Field visits may include active industrial plants, production facilities, and construction environments where safety protocols and PPE are required.

Candidates should be comfortable:

• Visiting multiple project sites as needed
• Working in industrial and construction environments
• Interacting with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams
• Traveling periodically, including occasional overnight trips

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Westerville, OH.

The pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $208000.00/yr.

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.

Insurance & Healthcare: Standard medical and health coverage plans (though some reviews note variability depending on the oil and gas market cycle). Financial & Retirement: 401(k) retirement plans with company matching. Time Off & Work-Life: Paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, flexible hours, and unique regional perks (such as having Fat Tuesday off in Louisiana operations). Culture & Values: A family-oriented and faith-conscious workplace culture combined with a team-based project engineering environment

This is a fully onsite position in Westerville,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 15, 2026.

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.

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

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $160,000 - $208,000