Structural Engineer

About the role

KPFF Seattle’s Structural Team specializes in the design of buildings that serve and inspire communities. We work on a diverse range of projects, including high-rise towers, office buildings, hospitals, medical centers, parking structures, and higher education facilities. Our engineers bring expertise in a wide variety of structural systems and materials, including steel, concrete, and mass timber. We collaborate closely with architects, developers, and other design professionals to deliver innovative, sustainable, resilient, and efficient structures that support the evolving needs of the built environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform structural analysis and design for scopes of work such as gravity framing, lateral systems, foundation systems, and other scopes of work using industry-standard software.
• Develop 3D BIM models and construction documents, coordinating with project drafters, creating unique structural details, and engaging in multidisciplinary BIM collaboration.
• Delegate and oversee tasks for structural designers, ensuring clarity of scope and technical direction.
• Partner with project managers to plan and execute project work efficiently.
• Work with the project manager to lead the construction administration process, including site observations, review of construction submittals, and responding to contractor questions.
• Interpret and apply building and material codes such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC 360, ACI 818, NDS etc. while aligning with KPFF and client standards and practices.
• Engage in client meetings, track coordination items, and maintain strong communication with multidisciplinary partners.
• Participate in KPFF’s Forefront program, supporting mentorship, continuous learning, and professional development.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture that values creativity, curiosity, inclusion, and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• BSCE with emphasis in Structural Engineering
• 4-7 years experience with a consulting firm
• MSCE or MSE with emphasis in Structural Engineering (preferred)
• Professional Engineering license in Civil Engineering (preferred)
• Structural Engineering license (preferred)
• Strong technical and organizational abilities
• Experience in the design and construction of reinforced concrete, structural steel, wood, masonry, and/or post-tensioned concrete for primarily building structures
• Proficiency with the following software, or similar software: RAM Structural Systems (RAMSteel, RAMConcept), CSI Software Suite (ETABS, SAP, SAFE), REVIT
• Pasionate about providing exceptional client services
• Strong communicator and collaborator
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work with and lead junior engineers

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