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Job overview
The Lead Structural Engineer leads structural design from conceptual development through construction, producing engineering calculations, specifications, and documentation. The role coordinates with vendors, clients, field personnel, and other disciplines; supports project planning and business development; and reviews engineering work for quality and compliance. It also develops solutions to complex design challenges and mentors less experienced engineers. EPC project experience and a Professional Engineer license are preferred.
Skills & qualifications
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Full job description
Description
Lead structural design from conceptual development through final design and construction. Develop structural designs, calculations, specifications, and other engineering documentation. Prepare equipment specifications, data sheets, RFQs, technical bid summaries, and purchase recommendations. Review vendor drawings and coordinate with suppliers, clients, designers, and other engineering disciplines. Participate in project scope, scheduling, budgeting, staffing, and construction planning. Develop solutions for complex or non-standard structural design challenges. Perform QA/QC reviews of engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and project documentation. Review construction activities and coordinate with field personnel to resolve design and installation issues. Lead field inspections, measurements, calculations, and testing activities as needed. Prepare and present technical reports. Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders. Support business development, proposals, cost estimates, and project pursuits. Monitor project budgets, costs, and overall project performance. Mentor and provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers. Coordinate effectively with other engineering disciplines. Ensure compliance with applicable safety policies and engineering standards.
Skills
Structure, Structural engineering, IBC, AISC, ACI, ASCE 7
Top Skills Details
Structure,Structural engineering,IBC,AISC,ACI,ASCE 7
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Structural Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program with 7+ years of structural engineering experience, OR Bachelors degree in Structural or related Engineering Technology from an ABET-accredited program, successful completion of the FE exam, and 7+ years of structural engineering experience, OR Masters degree in Structural Engineering with 6+ years of structural engineering experience. EPC project experience preferred. Strong knowledge of structural design codes, including IBC, AISC, ACI, and ASCE 7. Experience leading structural design on large projects and delegating work to engineering team members. Ability to perform quality reviews of detailed engineering drawings, calculations, documents, and specifications. Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational, collaboration, and team leadership skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office and applicable engineering/design software. Ability to travel as needed. Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Worth, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $65.00/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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Worth, TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fort Worth,TX.
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.
How this job compares
Set against the 2,994 open Structural Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$50–65/hr
- US median$40–50/hr95 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $57.50/hr, is 28% above the US median midpoint ($45/hr) — in the middle half of Structural Engineer hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 245 open Structural Engineer jobs in Texas and 2,994 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Texas
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 6 years of experience; Structural Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (2,540 postings).
- Education
- 2,325 of the 2,994 open Structural Engineer jobs (78%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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