Structural Engineer

Join our team as a Structural Engineer and contribute to the design and analysis of steel, concrete, and masonry systems in utility and industrial facilities. You will work on designing foundations, structural framing, and equipment supports for substations and industrial sites while evaluating existing structures for upgrades, expansions, and life-extension projects. Your role will include preparing engineering calculations, drawings, and supporting documentation, and developing and reviewing structural drawings, details, and specifications. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support construction through RFIs and shop drawing reviews. Assist in project planning, including schedules, cost estimates, and constructability reviews, ensuring all designs meet applicable codes, standards, and client requirements. Apply safety principles and consider environmental, seismic, and operational design factors.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for steel, concrete, and masonry systems.
• Design foundations, structural framing, and equipment supports for substations and industrial sites.
• Evaluate existing structures for upgrades, expansions, and life-extension projects.
• Prepare engineering calculations, drawings, and supporting documentation.
• Develop and review structural drawings, details, and specifications.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and support construction through RFIs and shop drawing reviews.
• Assist with project planning, including schedules, cost estimates, and constructability reviews.
• Ensure designs meet applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Apply safety principles considering environmental, seismic, and operational design factors.

• Experience in substation engineering and structural design.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software such as STAAD, SAP2000, RISA, or RAM.
• Experience producing construction drawings using AutoCAD or Microstation.
• Experience with steel structures and concrete foundations.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering (ABET Accredited).
• 0-7 years of structural engineering experience, focusing on utility and industrial facilities.
• EIT (Engineer-in-training) preferred.
• Experience with substations, steel mill or heavy industrial structures, or natural gas regulators and metering stations preferred.

The work environment offers a family feel with a tight-knit team that values employee appreciation through monthly events such as BBQs, axe throwing, and golf. Enjoy flexible work schedules, including the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement (two days remote) and flexible schedules like 9/80 or 4/10. We prioritize work-life balance and accommodate personal life events with proper communication. The office, located in Crown Point, IN, features a simulator on the second floor, a video game room for breaks or after work, and a strong focus on long-term career opportunities and growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Crown Point, IN.

The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $57.69/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 hybrid position in Crown Point,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 4, 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 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.

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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 : $36 - $58