Entry-Level Structural Steel Deck Engineer

Actalent • Fort Wayne, IN • 5h ago

Entry-Level Structural Steel Deck and Joist Engineer

Interested applicants should reach out directly to Chaney Cornell and email their most up to date resume to chcornell@actalentservices .com

Job Description

Join a leading steel joist and deck fabrication company in the United States as a Structural Engineer. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on diverse projects, including retail buildings, schools, and warehouses, while providing engineering direction across multiple departments.

Responsibilities

Design steel decking in accordance with Steel Deck Institute standards.

Review and develop engineering tools specific to steel deck.

Create roof and floor designs for various projects.

Provide engineering direction to detailing, design, sales, and production departments.

Interpret contract documents and communicate product design requirements with architects, engineers of record, and fabricators.

Design joists and joist girders per Steel Joist Institute standards.

Collaborate with detailing team on steel joist design and work closely with the steel deck team.

Assist in material review with estimating team and perform engineering review prior to design detailing.

Provide guidance on design changes, focusing on load calculations and measurements.

Assist detailers with questions and review drawings and RFIs from designers.

Design complex or unique drawings and calculate for concrete pour stops.

Adjust field modifications or manage damaged parts with a focus on load calculations and measurements.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent for Civil P.E. qualification.

Minimum Civil E.I.T. certification with a desire to become a Civil P.E.

Interest in structural steel design, specifically steel deck design.

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Prior experience in the steel deck or structural steel design industry.

Civil P.E. certification is preferred.

Proficiency in software such as Ansys, STAAD, MathCAD, or AutoCAD.

Why Apply?

Join one of the largest steel joist and deck fabricators in the U.S., working on high-visibility structural projects across retail, schools, warehouses, and more.

Enjoy a casual, flexible, employee-focused culture built around the company's innovation and customer satisfaction.

Gain exposure to both steel deck and steel joist design, supporting multiple internal teams including detailing, sales, production, and design.

Work directly under an experienced engineering leader, with a team of 15+ engineers and detailers, and collaborate closely with architects, engineers of record, and fabricators.

Opportunity to handle complex and unique structural design challenges, including load calculations, field modifications, and specialized roof systems.

Competitive compensation with quarterly bonuses, yearly profit sharing, and stock. Continued education options.

Work Environment

Enjoy a casual work environment with an emphasis on meeting deadlines. Each team member has their own cubicle within a dynamic and growing engineering team. The company culture emphasizes flexibility and customer satisfaction, providing excellent employee incentives and benefits such as vacation, holidays, tuition reimbursement, and profit-sharing bonuses.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $38.46/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Wayne,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 5, 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

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

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.

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