Structural Engineer

Structural Engineer

We are seeking a dedicated Structural Engineer who will be responsible for completing structural designs and drawings using AutoCAD, developing construction documents, and meeting with clients as needed. The position involves site visits for local projects and working on drawings, floor plans, and picking up red lines.

Responsibilities:

• Complete structural designs and drawings in AutoCAD.
• Develop comprehensive construction documents.
• Meet with clients to discuss project needs and updates.
• Conduct site visits for local projects to ensure accuracy and quality.
• Work on drawings, floor plans, and pick up red lines.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned for senior-level candidates.

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in structural engineering and AutoCAD.
• Experience in drafting and creating structural drawings.
• Ability to conduct structural design and analysis.
• Skill in using tools like enercalc.
• 5+ years of experience in structural engineering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in drafting.
• Experience working with concrete, steel, and wood materials.
• Interest in obtaining licensure or currently on track for licensure.

Work Environment:

The position is based in an office environment with a team of three engineers. Flexibility is offered as life situations arise, and the standard work hours are from 8 AM to 5 PM. The company provides an opportunity to work independently on a diverse portfolio of projects, including building design, forensic engineering, and restoration across industrial, commercial, residential, and religious project types. The consistent workflow is maintained through repeat clients.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Plaines, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $90000.00/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)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Des Plaines, IL.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 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.