Structural Design Engineer 1-4 Years

Overview

Structural Engineer designing & analyzing buildings, seismic retrofits, and construction docs.

Key Responsibilities

• structural design
• bim coordination
• foundation design
• fea analysis
• construction admin
• technical guidance

Tasks

-Coordinating with project managers, architects, and other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery. -Analyzing and designing 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. -Collaborating with the BIM department to maintain organizational standards for drawing production. -Designing gravity, lateral, and foundation systems (shallow and deep foundations) for new buildings and retrofit projects in high seismic hazard zones. -May occasionally need to lift items up to 15 lbs. -Producing comprehensive calculation packages, structural drawings, and details for permit and construction. -Supporting Construction Administration activities, including submittal review, RFI coordination, and drawing development. -Providing technical guidance and oversight to junior engineers to ensure conformance with project design requirements. -Designing new concrete, steel, and masonry structures in accordance with ASCE 7 and the California Building Code (CBC), and developing retrofit schemes for existing buildings in accordance with ASCE 41 and the California Existing Building Code (CEBC). -Performing structural analysis and seismic design using finite element analysis (FEA) software such as ETABS, RISA, SAFE, and RAM Steel. -Supervising design engineers in construction administration tasks and ensuring quality control of construction documents. -Designing main building systems—including columns, beams, footings, diaphragms—and secondary systems such as anchorage, bracing, partitions, and retaining walls. -Duties require in-person attendance, Monday through Friday, during our business hours of 8 AM to 5 PM at our Irvine Towers office in Irvine for the training period.

Requirements

• pe
• eit
• etabs
• risa
• fea
• structural consulting

What You Bring

-Mechanics of Materials -EIT required -Skilled in preparing technical documents, structural drawings, and calculation packages. -Duties require the ability to actively engage with a computer for several hours per day. -Highly qualified candidates have full-time work experience as an engineer in a structural consulting organization. -Transcripts showing completed courses in: -Strong knowledge of relevant codes and standards, including ACI 318, AISC 360, TMS 402/602, ASCE 7, ASCE 41, CBC, and CEBC. -Solid understanding of seismic design principles and experience working in high seismic hazard zones. -At least a 3.0 cumulative GPA in Graduate coursework -Strong organizational and time-management abilities to balance multiple projects. -One year of full-time work experience as an engineer in a structural consulting organization. -Transcripts showing completed graduate level courses in: -Ability to design multiple structural materials (concrete, steel, CMU, wood). -Experience with HCAI/OSHPD projects and/or DSA projects. -Ability to supervise and mentor design engineers, and provide quality control oversight. -At least a 3.0 cumulative GPA in Undergraduate coursework -Experience designing healthcare, laboratory, or other highly regulated facilities. -Proficiency in FEA and structural design software, including ETABS, RISA, SAFE, RAM Steel, Enercalc, and spCol. -BS in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis in Structures) -Two years of experience training and supervising junior engineers. -Strong coordination and communication skills for cross-team collaboration. -Professional Engineer (PE) license in California. -Four years of full-time work experience as an engineer in a structural consulting organization. -Experience developing retrofit schemes for existing structures. -Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structures.

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Benefits

-40-hour work schedule, Monday through Friday -7 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays for you to use each year -Flexible scheduling - core hours of collaboration are 9:30-3:30 PM -Those who earn their CA PE or SE at KPFF receive a licensing bonus in addition to testing fee reimbursement -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 -Medical insurance options to choose from, VSP Vision Insurance, and Delta Dental Insurance -Semi-annual Bonuses -Monthly Cell Phone stipend -Monthly Way We Work stipend for remote work and transit expenses -2 weeks vacation annually, with competitive seniority based accruals -KPFF will contribute 3% of your base salary to your 401 (k) regardless of your contribution -Opportunities for educational events, relationship building, and fun! -2 weeks of personal and sick time to care for yourself and your family members -Following a satisfactory training period a hybrid schedule of 2 days per week in the office may be accommodated.

About Kpff Consulting Engineers

-Operates with a flat organizational structure, empowering local offices to innovate and respond to regional needs. -Typical projects range from high-rise buildings and bridges to site development, utilities and waterfront structures. -Specializing in structural and civil engineering, the firm tackles complex designs—be it seismic curtain walls or stormwater systems. -Has delivered award-winning work on landmark civic, corporate and infrastructure projects across the U.S. -Despite its scale, it retains a nimble, creative culture focused on practical, constructible engineering solutions.

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