Description

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

Requirements

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

Benefits

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

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance