About this role
Job Title: Structural DesignerJob DescriptionThis role is for an experienced Structural Designer with a strong background in onshore refinery, petrochemical, and power projects. The Structural Designer will focus on structural steel design and detailing, using advanced modeling and analysis tools to support complex industrial facilities. The position is based in Houston, Texas and offers opportunities for professional growth and access to holiday and paid time off.Responsibilities
- Develop and produce structural steel designs and detailed drawings for onshore refinery, petrochemical, and power projects.
- Create and maintain accurate 3D structural models using S-3D and related design tools.
- Prepare and revise structural layouts, general arrangement drawings, and connection details in AutoCAD.
- Collaborate with structural engineers and other disciplines to ensure designs meet project specifications, codes, and standards.
- Apply structural engineering principles to support safe, efficient, and constructible designs for industrial facilities.
- Use analysis and modeling tools such as MAT-3D and STAAD to support structural design and verification activities.
- Review and interpret project documents, including specifications, vendor data, and design criteria, to develop compliant structural solutions.
- Support design changes and updates throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring drawings and models remain current and accurate.
- Coordinate with project teams to resolve design issues and provide technical input during design reviews.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of design practices, standards, and workflows within the structural design team.
Essential Skills
- 510 years of industry experience as a Structural Designer, with at least 10+ years overall supporting onshore refinery, petrochemical, and/or power projects.
- Proven experience designing and detailing structural steel for industrial facilities.
- Strong proficiency in AutoCAD for structural drafting and detailing.
- Hands-on S-3D modeling experience for structural design in complex projects.
- Primarily onshore project experience in refinery, petrochemical, or power environments.
- Experience using MAT-3D for structural modeling and analysis.
- Experience using STAAD for structural analysis and design verification.
- Solid understanding of structural engineering principles and industrial facility design requirements.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- background in structural engineering or a related discipline supporting industrial projects.
- Experience working on refinery projects, including structural steel design for process units and associated facilities.
- Experience in petrochemical projects, with familiarity in structural requirements for large-scale processing plants.
- Exposure to power projects, including structural design for power generation or related infrastructure.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams in an office-based project environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, high-quality drawings and models.
- Interest in professional growth within a dynamic project environment offering development opportunities and advancement.
- Ability to manage workload effectively within a standard 40-hour workweek while meeting project deadlines.
Work EnvironmentThis position is based in an office environment with a standard 40-hour workweek. You will work primarily with design and analysis software such as AutoCAD, S-3D, MAT-3D, and STAAD in a professional setting focused on onshore refinery, petrochemical, and power projects. The work culture supports growth and development, and offers holiday and paid time off as part of the benefits. The environment emphasizes collaboration with engineering and project teams, structured workflows, and adherence to industry standards.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Houston, TX.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/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 Nov 26, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Houston,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.
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