Structural Project Engineer

Overview

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an engineering design firm with over 60 years of experience in innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment and tackles complex infrastructure challenges. Our team culture emphasizes balance, growth, and well-being, supporting each member’s professional journey with flexibility and generous benefits, and a collaborative approach to work-life integration. With over 1,400 professionals across 27 offices nationwide, KPFF’s decentralized structure allows each office the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their regional strengths.

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Job Description

We are seeking a Structural Engineer to contribute to a wide range of projects, including civic and institutional buildings, healthcare facilities, residential construction, and research laboratory structures. The Structural Engineer will perform structural analysis and seismic design, develop construction documents, and support projects through all phases from planning and permitting to construction. The role involves both technical design and collaboration across disciplines, with opportunities for leadership and mentorship.

• Design gravity, lateral, and foundation systems (shallow and deep foundations) for new buildings and retrofit projects in high seismic hazard zones.
• Perform structural analysis and seismic design using finite element analysis (FEA) software such as ETABS, RISA, SAFE, and RAM Steel.
• Design main building systems—including columns, beams, footings, diaphragms— and secondary systems such as anchorage, bracing, partitions, and retaining walls.
• Analyze and design 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.
• Design new concrete, steel, and masonry structures in accordance with ASCE 7 and the California Building Code (CBC), and develop retrofit schemes for existing buildings in accordance with ASCE 41 and the California Existing Building Code (CEBC).
• Produce comprehensive calculation packages, structural drawings, and details for permit and construction.
• Support Construction Administration activities, including submittal review, RFI coordination, and drawing development.
• Collaborate with the BIM department to maintain organizational standards for drawing production.
• Coordinate with project managers, architects, and other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to junior engineers to ensure conformance with project design requirements.
• Supervise design engineers in construction administration tasks and ensure quality control of construction documents.

Pay Range: $100,000–$120,000 depending on education, licensure, and applicable experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five years 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
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Eight years of full-time work experience as an engineer in a structural consulting organization.
• Five years of experience training and supervising junior engineers.
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or 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.
• Structural Engineer (SE) License in California.
• Proficiency in FEA and structural design software, including ETABS, RISA, SAFE, RAM Steel, Enercalc, and spCol.
• Strong knowledge of codes and standards including ACI 318, AISC 360, TMS 402/602, ASCE 7, ASCE 41, CBC, CEBC.
• Ability to design multiple structural materials (concrete, steel, CMU, wood).
• Experience with healthcare, laboratory, or other highly regulated facilities.
• Seismic design principles and…