Structural Designer
Actalent
Structural Designer – Brookfield, CT or Norwalk, CTBuild the career you’ve been working toward.
Are you looking to accelerate your structural design career with a firm that values technical excellence, hands‑on experience, and real opportunities for growth? We’re seeking a motivated Structural Designer to join our expanding team in Brookfield, CT or Norwalk, CT.
If you enjoy a mix of fieldwork and design, want exposure to a wide range of meaningful projects, and thrive in a supportive, mentorship‑driven environment, you’ll feel right at home with us.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Unlike many firms, we believe designers grow fastest when they experience the full project lifecycle. Here, you won’t be limited to a desk. You’ll be involved from initial site visit to final inspection—giving you the rare chance to see your work come to life in the field.
You’ll design everything from custom homes to specialty steel components, collaborate closely with licensed Professional Engineers, and take on responsibilities that truly strengthen your technical foundation.
What You’ll Do
+ Conduct field visits, walkthroughs, and existing‑conditions assessments
+ Perform structural analysis and design for:
+ Custom single‑family homes
+ Renovations, additions, and repairs
+ New construction
+ Specialty engineering for steel fabricators
+ Produce clear, accurate structural drawings and documentation using AutoCAD
+ Complete construction‑phase inspections to verify compliance with design intent
+ Coordinate directly with clients, contractors, architects, and internal team members to keep projects on track
What You Bring
+ Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred)
+ 1–4 years of structural engineering experience
+ Strong understanding of structural materials and systems, including:
+ steel, cold‑formed steel, engineered wood, masonry, aluminum, concrete foundations, and retaining walls
+ Experience performing structural analysis and conducting pre‑ and post‑construction site visits
+ Proficiency with AutoCAD
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Brookfield, CT.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $80000.00/yr.
Company Benefits 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 Brookfield,CT.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 18, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
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