Senior Structural Engineer

Job Title: Sr Structural Engineer

Job Description

Sr Structural Engineer PE for our Water Resources Team to improve infrastructure in our Detroit office. The candidate must be self-motivated, work well with others, and have excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills. We offer a fully remote option if necessary, with a first preference for a Michigan-based PE but open to potential out-of-state candidates.

Typical responsibilities include:

– Perform structural analysis and design of heavy civil and underground structures, including concrete storage tanks, wastewater treatment facilities, tunnels, and drop shafts, retaining walls, braced excavations, foundations, building wall systems, and utility structures.

– Provide technical planning, design, and construction support on various wet weather projects that may include combined sewer overflow, collection systems, pump stations, water, stormwater, and/or other wastewater projects.

– Design for various materials, including reinforced concrete, pre-stressed concrete, steel, aluminum, masonry, and FRP.

– Prepare engineering calculations and supporting analysis of alternatives.

– Prepare structural-related construction plans and technical specifications.

– Utilize various design software to complete structural analysis.

– Conduct research and development for projects.

– Function as Task Manager to assist Project Manager.

– Coordinate structural design function with Experienced Engineers and Project Managers.

– Work with multi-discipline engineering teams.

– Prepare design cost estimates.

– Monitor task budget and progress.

– Conduct on-site inspections as needed.

– Prepare and review scope, budget, and schedule for project tasks.

– Attend various meetings including pre-design, plan review, pre-construction, staff, etc.

– Assist with proposals, marketing, project reports, and technical presentations.

We have several Water Treatment plant projects kicking off across the country, including two large $250 Million projects, one in Cleveland and one in Omaha.

Must Haves:

Bachelors in Civil or Environmental Engineering

PE license (ideally in Michigan but open to other states)

10 plus years of experience

Foundation experience to include mat foundations, driven piles, auger-cast piles, caissons and soil/rock anchors

Experience with ACI 350, ACI 318, AISC Steel Manual and the International Building Code

Working knowledge of AutoCAD

Structural and foundation design software

Excellent technical writing, organizational and communication skills

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 9 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully remote position – AFTER training

Work Environment

Can do 100% remote if needed after the first few months of training, but if local to SE Michigan, accessibility to the Detroit office or job sites on occasion is preferred. M-F 40-45 hour work weeks expected.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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.

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