About this role
We're working with a growing engineering consulting firm seeking a Structural Engineer to join its team in Novi, MI. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to continue developing their structural design skills while working on a mix of industrial and commercial projects in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
Position Overview
As a Structural Engineer, you'll support structural analysis, design, and construction documentation efforts for a variety of facility and industrial projects. You'll work closely with experienced engineers, architects, project managers, and clients while contributing to projects from design through construction.
Responsibilities
- Perform structural analysis and design for steel, concrete, masonry, and foundation systems
- Prepare structural calculations, engineering reports, and construction documents
- Design and detail structural systems for industrial and commercial facilities
- Review shop drawings and construction submittals
- Coordinate with architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Conduct site visits, field observations, and structural evaluations
- Support projects from concept through completion
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural emphasis
- 3+ years of structural engineering/design experience
- Experience with industrial and/or commercial projects
- Proficiency in RISA 3D
- Experience with structural steel and concrete design
- Strong understanding of structural analysis and engineering fundamentals
Preferred Qualifications
- EIT certification
- Experience with:
- Revit
- AutoCAD
- Bluebeam
- RAM Elements
- Tekla Tedds
- PE license or plans to pursue licensure
Work Environment
- Fully onsite in Novi, MI
- Standard first-shift schedule
- Collaborative engineering environment
- Opportunity to learn directly from experienced engineers and project leaders
- Strong long-term growth potential
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Diverse industrial and commercial project portfolio
- Stable, growth-oriented team
- Strong mentorship opportunities
- Exposure to both design and field responsibilities
- Excellent path toward project leadership and professional development
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Novi, MI.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $55.00/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)
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 27, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Novi,MI.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.
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