Structural Engineer

A well‑established structural engineering group in Southern California is adding a Senior Structural Engineer to its Brea‑based team to support a growing portfolio of industrial and commercial‑manufacturing projects.

This is a hands‑on, Senior execution role for an engineer who enjoys owning projects, making technical decisions, and staying close to the design work—not a people‑management or review‑only position.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work on complex industrial and heavy‑engineering projects, not residential or light commercial
• Take true project ownership from concept through construction
• Operate with a high degree of autonomy and trust
• Join a team where structural engineering is a core focus, not an afterthought
• Be a go‑to technical leader without taking on formal people‑management responsibilities

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead structural design and analysis for steel and concrete systems, including foundations and seismic considerations
• Own projects end‑to‑end: calculations, system design, coordination, RFIs, and technical problem‑solving
• Work directly with clients, owners, and internal project teams
• Guide junior engineers and drafters on a project basis (no direct reports)
• Spend the majority of your time (50–70%) in hands‑on design and calculations
• Participate in limited site visits and field coordination as needed

Technical Environment

You’ll actively work in the firm’s core structural tools, including:

• RAM
• RISA
• ENERCALC
• Excel / Mathcad
• Bluebeam (heavy usage for markups and coordination)

Direct AutoCAD or Revit production may vary by project, but the ability to review, coordinate, and redline drawings confidently is essential.

What We’re Looking For

• 10–15+ years of structural engineering experience
• Strong background in industrial or commercial‑industrial projects
• Deep experience with steel and concrete design
• Comfortable operating independently and making sound technical decisions
• Strong communicator who can interface directly with clients and owners
• PE license required (SE a plus, but not mandatory)

This role is not a fit for engineers whose experience is primarily residential or light commercial.

Location & Work Style

• Brea, CA (onsite presence required)
• Office‑based role with some flexibility discussed after ramp‑up
• Approximately 10% field/site work

Compensation

• Base salary target: $130,000 – $150,000
• Flexibility available for a truly exceptional Senior‑level candidate
• Long‑term, permanent opportunity with stability and growth

Who Thrives Here

This role is ideal for a Senior engineer who:

• Enjoys being deep in the work
• Wants influence without bureaucracy
• Prefers project leadership over people management
• Values technical challenge, autonomy, and real impact

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Brea, CA.

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $58.00/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)

This is a hybrid position in Brea,CA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 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

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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.