Structural Designer

We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Designer to support complex power generation and heavy industrial projects. This position is ideal for professionals who enjoy challenging design work, collaborating across disciplines, and contributing to large-scale infrastructure and industrial facility projects.

You"ll be involved in the design and development of structural steel, reinforced concrete, and industrial support systems while working closely with engineers, contractors, vendors, and plant personnel throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed structural design drawings and 3D models for industrial and power-related facilities
• Develop conceptual layouts, design packages, and construction documents
• Design and detail structural steel, reinforced concrete, platforms, equipment supports, ductwork supports, and miscellaneous structures
• Review vendor fabrication and shop drawings for compliance and constructability
• Prepare material takeoffs and support project cost estimating efforts
• Coordinate with structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and process engineering disciplines
• Interface with clients, contractors, vendors, and plant personnel
• Perform site walkdowns and field verification activities at operating facilities
• Support constructability reviews and resolve field design issues
• Maintain quality standards, drafting standards, and project schedules

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of structural design experience in industrial, utility, manufacturing, energy, chemical, refinery, or power generation environments
• Advanced proficiency with AutoCAD
• Experience preparing structural steel and reinforced concrete design drawings
• Experience reviewing fabrication and shop drawings
• Strong understanding of industrial construction and field execution practices
• Ability to produce clear, accurate, and detailed construction documents
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and within multidisciplinary project teams

Preferred Qualifications

• 3D modeling experience
• Bentley software experience
• MicroStation experience
• Autodesk Advanced Steel experience
• Revit Structures experience
• Plant 3D or SmartPlant experience
• Brownfield facility modification experience
• Power plant or utility project experience
• Structural steel detailing background
• Concrete detailing experience
• Experience supporting cost estimates and quantity takeoffs

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

• Strong technical drafting and design skills
• Experience working in operating industrial facilities
• Ability to identify constructability concerns early
• Effective communication with engineers, clients, and field personnel
• Thorough understanding of structural steel and concrete systems
• Commitment to quality, safety, and project delivery

Why Join Us?

• Work on major power generation and industrial infrastructure projects
• Stable long-term project pipeline
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Professional growth opportunities
• Collaborative engineering environment
• Exposure to large-scale capital projects
• Flexible work arrangements where applicable

Compensation

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience, technical expertise, and project background.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 4, 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.

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 for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.