Structural Engineering Designer

KPFF Consulting Engineers is a multi-office, multi-discipline engineering firm committed to providing creative solutions and excellent client service. The Entry Level Structural Engineering Designer will work on a variety of building projects, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and gaining hands-on experience in structural analysis and design.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience while learning directly from licensed structural engineers
• Perform structural analysis and design of building components and systems using industry-standard software under supervision
• Contribute to the development of 3-D BIM models and construction documents including communicating with project drafters, structural detailing, and multidisciplinary BIM coordination
• Apply core engineering principles and advanced mathematical techniques to tackle real-world challenges
• Collaborate with project managers and multidisciplinary teams
• Build expertise in navigating building and material specific codes, while aligning with KPFF’s and our clients’ standards and practices
• Join client meetings and site visits to gain exposure to project development and stakeholder engagement
• Participate in KPFF’s Forefront program, our commitment to mentorship, lifelong learning, and career development
• Thrive in a vibrant, inclusive, and collaborative team environment that values creativity, curiosity, and excellence

Skills

• An ABET accredited master's degree with an emphasis on structural engineering (MSCE/MSE)
• 0-4 years' experience working under a licensed professional engineer
• Coursework and/or familiarity with reinforced concrete, structural steel, wood, masonry, and/or post-tensioned concrete for primarily building structures
• EIT
• Strong communicator and collaborator
• Self-motivated
• Eager to develop and grow as a structural engineer
• Passionate about providing exceptional client services
• Strong technical and organizational abilities

Benefits

• An excellent 401K retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance, with a no-premium option
• Vision insurance, with a no-premium option
• Health Savings Account (HSA) option with employer contribution
• Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option
• Dependent care FSA option
• Employee Assistance Program
• Group life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Seven paid holidays and two floating holidays
• 10 vacation days annually, which increases with years of service.
• 10 days of personal and sick time to care for yourself and family members.
• Up to one-week (five business days) paid jury duty per year.
• Six weeks of supplemental paid family leave
• Travel accident insurance
• Subsidized ORCA bus/rail pass

Company Overview