Structural Engineer
Actalent
Posted Friday, April 10, 2026
Posting ID: JP-005951422
Job Title: Structural Engineer
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Job Description
This role offers the opportunity to serve as a lead structural engineer on major transportation projects, with a strong focus on bridge design and related transportation and facility structures. You will perform complex structural planning, analysis, and design, while also contributing to client presentations, proposal development, and project cost estimating. In addition to technical responsibilities, you will help oversee project quality, schedule, and budget, supervise junior engineers, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams on high-profile public infrastructure projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead the structural design effort for transportation projects, with a particular emphasis on bridges and related structural components.
- Perform complex structural planning, analysis, and design for transportation and facility projects, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
- Develop structural plans, details, and specifications for both new construction and rehabilitation projects.
- Prepare and deliver client presentations that clearly communicate design concepts, technical approaches, and project progress.
- Support contract negotiations by providing technical input and helping define project deliverables and schedules.
- Oversee and monitor project quality, schedule, and budget to ensure that project requirements and performance goals are consistently met.
- Assist in directing and coordinating activities on transportation engineering projects to ensure that project goals and objectives are accomplished.
- Supervise and mentor a team of junior engineers, providing technical guidance, quality reviews, and professional development support.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to resolve technical issues and maintain effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Essential Skills
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
- Minimum of 3–6 years of experience in structural analysis, design, and plan development for new and rehabilitation projects.
- Demonstrated experience in structural engineering and structural design for transportation projects, particularly bridges.
- Proficiency in structural bridge design, including design-build and transportation-related projects.
- Experience working on Department of Transportation (DOT) and Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) projects.
- Proficiency with MicroStation and AutoCAD for the development of plans and design documents.
- Experience with OpenBridge or similar bridge design and modeling software.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Ability to oversee project quality, schedule, and budget while coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.
- Strong communication skills to support client presentations, proposal preparation, and coordination with design and construction teams.
- Proven ability to supervise and guide junior engineers on complex structural projects.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience working on design-build projects in the transportation or bridge sector.
- Background in structural analysis and design for a variety of transportation and facility types, including bridges, rail transit facilities, streets, highways, and utilities.
- Experience in multi-disciplinary consulting environments that include architecture, structural/civil engineering, construction management/inspection, and special inspections.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse project teams, including design and construction professionals.
- Strong organizational skills to establish work plans, allocate resources, and manage multiple project phases.
Work Environment
You will work on high-profile public infrastructure projects, including major DOT and MTA initiatives such as large bridge programs and significant highway contracts. The environment is multi-disciplinary and fast-paced, involving close collaboration with architects, structural and civil engineers, construction management professionals, and inspection teams. You will oversee a team of junior engineers and work closely with other members of the design and construction team to ensure that models and deliverables accurately reflect design intent and meet project requirements.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of New York, NY.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $130000.00 - $150000.00/yr.
Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Collaborative and supportive work environment. Involvement in high-profile transportation projects.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is 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
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
Contact Information
Email: aheth@actalentservices.com
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