Structural Designer - 1-4 Years

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an engineering design firm dedicated to innovative and sustainable engineering. They are seeking a Structural Engineer to perform structural analysis, seismic design, and develop construction documents for various projects, while collaborating across disciplines and providing mentorship to junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Designing gravity, lateral, and foundation systems (shallow and deep foundations) for new buildings and retrofit projects in high seismic hazard zones
• Performing structural analysis and seismic design using finite element analysis (FEA) software such as ETABS, RISA, SAFE, and RAM Steel
• Designing main building systems—including columns, beams, footings, diaphragms—and secondary systems such as anchorage, bracing, partitions, and retaining walls
• Analyzing and designing structural members in concrete, steel, and masonry using hand calculations and software (Enercalc, spCol) in compliance with ACI 318, AISC 360, and TMS 402/602 standards
• Designing new concrete, steel, and masonry structures in accordance with ASCE 7 and the California Building Code (CBC), and developing retrofit schemes for existing buildings in accordance with ASCE 41 and the California Existing Building Code (CEBC)
• Producing comprehensive calculation packages, structural drawings, and details for permit and construction
• Supporting Construction Administration activities, including submittal review, RFI coordination, and drawing development
• Collaborating with the BIM department to maintain organizational standards for drawing production
• Coordinating with project managers, architects, and other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery
• Providing technical guidance and oversight to junior engineers to ensure conformance with project design requirements
• Supervising design engineers in construction administration tasks and ensuring quality control of construction documents

Skills

• One year of full-time work experience as an engineer in a structural consulting organization
• BS in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis in Structures)
• At least a 3.0 cumulative GPA in Undergraduate coursework
• Transcripts showing completed courses in: Structural Analysis, Mechanics of Materials, Concrete, Steel or Wood Design
• EIT required
• Four years of full-time work experience as an engineer in a structural consulting organization
• Two years of experience training and supervising junior engineers
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering or in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structures
• At least a 3.0 cumulative GPA in Graduate coursework
• Transcripts showing completed graduate level courses in: Structural Design, Steel or Wood Design, Concrete, Seismic
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California
• Highly qualified candidates have full-time work experience as an engineer in a structural consulting organization
• Proficiency in FEA and structural design software, including ETABS, RISA, SAFE, RAM Steel, Enercalc, and spCol
• Strong knowledge of relevant codes and standards, including ACI 318, AISC 360, TMS 402/602, ASCE 7, ASCE 41, CBC, and CEBC
• Ability to design multiple structural materials (concrete, steel, CMU, wood)
• Experience with HCAI/OSHPD projects and/or DSA projects
• Experience developing retrofit schemes for existing structures
• Experience designing healthcare, laboratory, or other highly regulated facilities
• Solid understanding of seismic design principles and experience working in high seismic hazard zones
• Skilled in preparing technical documents, structural drawings, and calculation packages
• Strong coordination and communication skills for cross-team collaboration
• Ability to supervise and mentor design engineers, and provide quality control oversight
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities to balance multiple projects

Benefits

• Medical insurance options to choose from
• VSP Vision Insurance
• Delta Dental Insurance
• 7 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays for you to use each year
• 2 weeks vacation annually, with competitive seniority based accruals
• 2 weeks of personal and sick time to care for yourself and your family members
• KPFF will contribute 3% of your base salary to your 401 (k) regardless of your contribution
• KPFF Paid Family Leave: Provides 60% of your base salary while on an approved leave for up to 6 weeks in a rolling 12-month period
• 40-hour work schedule, Monday through Friday
• Flexible scheduling - core hours of collaboration are 9:30-3:30 PM
• Those who earn their CA PE or SE at KPFF receive a licensing bonus in addition to testing fee reimbursement
• Monthly Cell Phone stipend
• Monthly Way We Work stipend for remote work and transit expenses
• Semi-annual Bonuses
• Opportunities for educational events, relationship building, and fun!

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