Job Title: Senior Structural EngineerJob Description
We are seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our growing structural engineering team, focusing on a mix of renovation and new construction projects across the New York metro area. This position is a replacement hire due to a recent resignation and requires an engineer who can step in quickly and contribute immediately to active projects. The ideal candidate will have strong structural design experience and be capable of handling projects from concept through construction administration, contributing to design work, supporting project delivery, and collaborating with team members on technical execution.
Responsibilities-
Develop structural designs for steel, concrete, and cold-formed systems.
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Perform structural calculations, sizing, and analysis.
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Lead or contribute to projects from concept through construction administration.
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Review, coordinate, and produce construction documents with drafting support available.
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Stamp drawings and take ownership of engineering deliverables.
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Coordinate with architects and internal teams.
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Support junior engineers and collaborate across disciplines.
Essential Skills-
Experience in Structural Engineering Design.
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Hands-on design work with materials such as steel, concrete, and cold-formed systems.
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Broad material experience preferred over niche specialization.
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Capability to take projects from concept through construction administration.
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Experience working in NYC or comparable urban environments.
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Comfortable signing off on work and taking engineering responsibility.
Additional Skills & Qualifications-
5–15+ years of experience.
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Strong communication skills and project ownership mindset.
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Ability to verify and clearly articulate project experience.
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Proven track record of completed projects.
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Experience working directly with clients and architects is preferred.
Work Environment
This is an office-based role (5 days onsite in NYC) within a collaborative structural engineering team, with dedicated drafting support available. While the role is primarily office-based, flexibility is offered when needed, though it is not a formal hybrid position. The team provides a supportive environment with opportunities for career growth and exposure to diverse project types, including renovation and new construction.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New York, NY.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in New York,NY.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 26, 2026.
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.
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