Structural Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a Structural Engineer to join a collaborative engineering team focused primarily on industrial projects, with additional opportunities in commercial, institutional, residential, and retrofit work. In this role, you'll design structural systems and foundations, perform engineering analysis, and work directly with clients and project teams to develop practical, constructible solutions.

This position offers hands-on involvement from design through construction, along with mentorship from experienced engineers and exposure to a wide variety of challenging projects.

What You'll Do

• Design structural systems for industrial, commercial, and institutional facilities.

• Calculate structural loads and select appropriate structural members based on project requirements.

• Design shallow foundations, deep foundations, slab reinforcement, retaining structures, underground vaults, and tunnel systems.

• Develop custom structural details and connections to accommodate field conditions and project constraints.

• Prepare engineering calculations, reports, drawings, and technical documentation.

• Verify field conditions and ensure designs are practical and constructible.

• Support construction activities by responding to RFIs and resolving field issues.

• Review and interpret domestic and international building codes and design standards.

• Redline and review Revit-generated drawings for accuracy and completeness.

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and clients throughout project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis or related discipline.

• EIT, PE, or SE certification.

• Experience in structural design and analysis.

• Strong understanding of steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structural systems.

• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience

• Industrial facility design.

• Commercial or institutional building design.

• Complex cast-in-place concrete foundations and walls.

• Historical renovation and retrofit projects.

• Construction support and field engineering.

Software Experience

Experience with one or more of the following is preferred:

• RISA 3D

• Revit

• Bluebeam

• Navisworks

• Microsoft Office Suite

Why Join Us?

• Work on a diverse portfolio of industrial, commercial, and specialty structural projects.

• Gain direct exposure to projects from design through construction.

• Receive mentorship and professional development from experienced structural engineers.

• Collaborative team environment with opportunities to expand technical expertise.

• Business-casual office culture with a standard 40-hour work week.

• Opportunity to solve complex engineering challenges while building long-term career growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an EIT, PE, or SE looking to broaden their structural design experience while working on impactful projects involving steel, concrete, masonry, foundations, and specialty structures.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Coralville, IA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $49.00/hr.

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.

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 Coralville,IA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 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 [email protected] for other accommodation options.

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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.