Entry Level - Structural Designer

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 27 offices nationwide, KPFF’s decentralized structure allows each office the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their regional strengths.

About the role

We are looking for full-time structural engineering professionals who are self-motivated and eager to deepen their knowledge of structural engineering while gaining real-world experience. Our engineers work in a team structure that allows frequent collaboration and connection to all layers of our organization, from interns to Principals. We foster a culture where our engineers collaborate outside of the project work through social events, educational programs, and technical training. We provide numerous opportunities for professional growth, learning, and teaching. Individual accomplishments and successful projects determine your future at KPFF, and your dedication and talent will drive your career here.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team structure that allows frequent collaboration and connection to all layers of our organization, from interns to Principals.
• Foster a culture where our engineers collaborate outside of the project work through social events, educational programs, and technical training.
• Provide numerous opportunities for professional growth, learning, and teaching.
• Determine your future at KPFF based on individual accomplishments and successful projects.
• Drive your career here through dedication and talent.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis in Structures)
• No full-time work experience is required
• Minimum Qualifications: 3.0 Cumulative GPA or above in Bachelor’s coursework
• Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structures is preferred
• Candidates with transcripts showing completed graduate coursework in: Structural Design, Steel or Wood Design, Concrete, Seismic
• Previous intern or full-time experience in a Structural or Civil Engineering role is preferred
• EIT Certification

Benefits

• Medical insurance options to choose from, VSP Vision Insurance, and 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
• Semi-annual Bonuses

Skills and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of engineering fundamentals
• Excellent interpersonal communication and professional demeanor
• Effectively work on a team with individuals of varying backgrounds and experiences
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Solid technical skills
• Able to independently plan, document, organize, and engage in problem solving
• Excellent research and information gathering skills

Pay

The pay range is $77,000 - $87,000 salary depending on education.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Duties are performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk or computer table.
• Duties require the ability to actively engage with a computer for several hours per day.
• May occasionally need to lift items up to 15 lbs.
• Duties require in-person attendance, Monday through Friday, during our business hours of 8 AM to 5 PM at our office in Orange County Irvine for the training period.
• Following a satisfactory training period a hybrid schedule of 2 days per week in the office may be accommodated.