Structural Engineer — Help Shape Communities While Growing Your Career with KPFF

About the role

We are seeking an adaptive and thoughtful Structural Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join our growing Nashville team. This role offers the opportunity to build a meaningful career close to home while contributing to innovative structural engineering projects across the country. You will contribute to structural engineering projects from concept through construction while continuing to grow as a licensed professional. You will work with experienced engineers, BIM professionals, and clients, with mentorship and career support from KPFF’s engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of structural engineering projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation
• Perform structural analysis and design for a variety of building types and materials
• Collaborate with clients to understand project goals and maintain clear, consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle
• Participate in feasibility studies, site investigations, and structural assessments, as needed
• Prepare, review, and coordinate engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports in accordance with applicable building codes
• Monitor project progress, identify risks or challenges, and implement mitigation strategies to support successful outcomes
• Support KPFF’s mission of creating a perpetual organization built on happy people, happy clients, strong financial outcomes, and great engineering
• Promote compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations while fostering a culture of safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Minimum 4 years of structural engineering design experience (project management experience is a plus)
• Proficiency with structural analysis and design software such as ETABS, RAM Structural System, RISA‑3D, or similar
• Strong knowledge of applicable building codes and standards (IBC, ASCE, ACI, AISC)
• Experience with BIM software such as Revit
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development

Benefits

• Generous paid time off to recharge, including 2 flexible holidays
• Comprehensive benefits including 2 healthcare options, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), short- and long-term disability, life & ADD insurance
• Short-Term/Impact Bonus: distributed on a semi-annual basis and consistent with role, impact and Reporting Center Performance
• Paid Family Leave
• Paid Overtime with option to “bank” time for later use as vacation or payout once a month
• 401(k) with 3% employer contribution
• Mentorship & Technical Excellence Programs through KPFF’s Forefront Education Program
• PDH Budget for annual education support
• Paid exams, memberships, and educational opportunities including reimbursement for PE and SE exams and annual membership budget
• PE License Renewal paid for 1 state/year
• Flexible scheduling with core collaboration hours of 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
• Paid parking or reimbursement for public transit