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Job Description

This role serves as an Engineering Lead and technical leader for a growing structural and construction engineering team based in Dublin, Ohio. The Structural Engineering Manager will guide complex structural and construction engineering projects, establish and maintain engineering standards, and mentor a team of engineers, designers, and technical staff. This position is ideal for a Professional Engineer licensed in Ohio who brings strong experience in structural, construction, or heavy civil engineering and is ready to help shape the future direction, standards, and technical capabilities of a rapidly growing organization. The role offers significant influence over how projects are delivered, how people are developed, and how services expand to support long-term business success.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical subject matter expert for structural and construction engineering projects, providing authoritative guidance on complex issues.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and day-to-day support to engineers, designers, and technical staff to elevate team capability and performance.
• Review, approve, and seal engineering calculations, reports, drawings, and design packages in accordance with professional and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure all engineering work complies with applicable codes, standards, and industry best practices, including relevant structural and construction standards.
• Lead technical problem-solving efforts on complex engineering challenges, offering innovative and practical solutions.
• Lead and oversee engineering projects from concept through completion, ensuring quality, schedule, and technical excellence.
• Perform structural analysis and design for buildings, temporary structures, and other structural systems using industry-standard software and methodologies.
• Prepare and review structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports to support project delivery.
• Collaborate closely with architects, contractors, owners, and other stakeholders to develop innovative, constructible, and cost-effective solutions.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to assess existing structures and provide recommendations for repairs, modifications, or construction means and methods.
• Review and approve shop drawings and construction submittals to ensure conformance with design intent and project requirements.
• Assist in developing and continuously improving engineering standards, processes, and quality control procedures across the organization.
• Help establish systems and workflows designed to maximize operational efficiency, minimize design errors and omissions, and maintain exceptional client satisfaction.
• Support the ongoing development of standards for specialized design services, including earth retention systems, structural underpinning, falsework plans, causeway plans, cofferdam plans, bridge beam jacking plans, and bridge beam erection plans.
• Optionally contribute to project management and business development activities, depending on individual experience and interests, to support strategic growth initiatives.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Ohio.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in structural, construction, or heavy civil engineering within a consulting, contractor, or owner environment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide technical leadership and serve as a technical resource on engineering projects, including mentoring less experienced staff.
• Experience in structural engineering, construction engineering, or heavy civil construction, with strong exposure to temporary works and construction-related design.
• Proficiency or experience with AutoCAD and Civil 3D for preparing and reviewing engineering drawings.
• Experience with Civil Tech Shoring Suite (for earth retention and retaining wall design) and/or Risa 3D for structural analysis.
• Strong understanding of, or ability to quickly learn, applicable codes and standards such as ASCE 7, IBC, AISC, and ACI.
• Experience designing steel, concrete, and retaining structures, including permanent and temporary works.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in bridge design, retaining wall design, and geotechnical-related structural systems such as earth retention and shoring.
• Experience using Bluebeam for reviewing and marking up plans and technical documents.
• Familiarity with construction means and methods, including temporary structures and heavy civil construction practices.
• Interest in taking the next step into a management role, with a focus on technical leadership and staff development.
• Proficiency with structural analysis and design software beyond the core tools, and openness to learning new platforms as needed.

Recruiter: Eisen Hardy - 'ehardy@actalentservices.com'

This is a Permanent position based out of Dublin, OH.

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $180000.00/yr.

• Competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $185,000 annually, commensurate with experience, licensure, and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and a Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
• 401(k) with a guaranteed company contribution.
• Profit-sharing opportunities.
• Professional development and continuing education support.
• Flexible and collaborative work environment.
• Opportunity to help shape and grow a rapidly expanding engineering organization.
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays consistent with company policy.

This is a fully onsite position in Dublin,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 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.

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