What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Engineer position at Actalent?
Job Description
As a Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for calculating loads and selecting structural members based on forces and service demands. You will design structural solutions for industrial, commercial, and institutional projects, with a primary focus on industrial projects. Your work will involve designing shallow and deep foundations, underground concrete vaults and tunnels, and slab reinforcement for a variety of loading conditions. You will also develop unique structural connections to address field interferences.
Responsibilities
- Verify field conditions and ensure the constructability of designs.
- Resolve problems during field construction.
- Interpret and design according to various domestic and foreign structural building codes.
- Prepare reports, designs, and drawings.
- Redline drawings for Revit Designers and review updated submittals for accuracy.
- Receive training and mentorship from experienced structural design engineers.
- Interact with clients to understand their needs and requirements.
- Work on projects involving steel, concrete, and masonry industrial buildings, complex cast-in-place concrete foundations/walls, wood-framed commercial and multipurpose complexes, residential buildings, and historical retrofits.
- Experience with structural engineering and design.
- Proficiency in software such as RISA 3D, Bluebeam, Revit, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Possession of EIT, PE, or SE certification.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Experience with industrial projects is preferred, though candidates with commercial experience will also be considered.
- Effective communication skills with clients and other disciplines.
The work environment is business casual, with a standard 40-hour work week. You will have the independence to learn new things while partnering with engineers to solve complex challenges.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Coralville, IA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $36.00 - $49.00/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)
This is a fully onsite position in Coralville,IA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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.
Salary : $36 - $49