Bridge Engineer [5-10+ yrs exp]

Company Description

At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For over 60 years, we have dedicated ourselves to 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, generous benefits, and a collaborative approach to work-life integration. With over 1,400 professionals across 30 offices nationwide, KPFF’s decentralized structure allows each office the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their regional strengths.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Bridge Engineer to join our growing bridge group in Boise, Idaho. This role offers the opportunity for professionals to work on impactful infrastructure projects across Idaho, including work for public agencies such as ITD, local agencies, and municipalities. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and clients, contributing to projects that positively impact communities throughout the state.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and develop project management capabilities, such as monitoring budgets and schedules, interacting with clients, and leading junior engineers.
• Work on interesting and challenging projects, from planning through design and construction.
• Lead technical and project discussions with the design team.
• Take responsibility for the quality control/assurance of project deliverables.
• Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, and reports for new construction and/or evaluation of existing structures.
• Perform structural design and analysis for bridges and associated structures utilizing structural software, finite element software, and/or spreadsheets.
• Conduct site visits to understand project conditions and requirements.
• Help build our Idaho business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• At least five years of post-education experience in bridge design and project management, ideally with exposure to infrastructure projects in Idaho.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Idaho required.
• Advanced proficiency in structural analysis and design software, including SAP2000, CSI Bridge, and PG Super.

Additional Information

Culture and Benefits:

• Employee Benefits:
• Medical Plan Options: Choice of Traditional PPO or HDHP with HSA, covering preventive care and prescriptions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Dental & Vision: Full preventive care, plus coverage for major dental services and vision allowances.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free, confidential support for personal, family, and work challenges.
• Life & AD&D Insurance: Company-provided life insurance equal to one year’s salary, plus AD&D.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan: KPFF contributes 3% of salary, with no match needed.
• Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term coverage at 60% income, fully covered by KPFF.
• Paid Time Off: Generous PTO, two floating holidays, and paid company holidays.
• Paid Family Leave: Six weeks at 60% pay, with options to use PTO for full income.

EEO Statement:

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religion, marital status, sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected basis.