Job Information
Actalent Structural Engineer in Kansas City, Missouri
Job Title: Structural EngineerJob Description
As a Structural Engineer, you will be responsible for receiving design inputs from engineering personnel and reviewing customer specifications and standards for incorporation into designs. You will obtain written approval for any deviations from specifications and document these deviations. You will seek design input/validation from a Professional Engineer when appropriate and complete structural layout drawings for systems, closely coordinating with layout engineering personnel and project engineers. Your responsibilities will also include ensuring accuracy and completeness of work, maintaining carrier clearance lines, adhering to customer and CAD standards, and assuring appropriate application of dimensions. You will plan, schedule, and release components for fabrication under the supervision of the project engineer to meet installation schedules and manage inventory effectively. Additionally, you will travel to job sites to inspect field conditions, existing steel, and assist with installation, which may require extended periods away from home. You will demonstrate professionalism, teamwork, and assist others as needed, with regular and predictable attendance. Extended hours, weekends, and holidays may be required, along with performing other duties as necessary.
Hard Skills
Structural layout drawing
CAD standards
Dimension application
Design and engineering decision-making
Soft Skills
Teamwork
Professionalism
Adaptability
Effective communication
Job Type
This is a permanent position.
Work Site
This is a fully on-site position in Kansas City, Missouri.
Work Environment
The role offers the flexibility to travel as much or as little as desired, with a minimum of 5% travel. The Kansas City office comprises 75 engineers, and the Detroit office houses 25 engineers. The fabrication is unionized and done in-house. This specific team consists of 13 Structural Engineers and Designers. The position involves 40-hour work weeks, paid hourly with 1.5x pay for hours over 40. The work culture is primarily in-office with some flexibility, but it is not hybrid or remote.
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.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.