Kpff Consulting Engineers
Provides structural and civil engineering services including planning, design and construction support
Entry-level structural engineer designing concrete, steel, wood structures.
1 days ago
$80,000 - $90,000
Entry-level
Full Time
Los Angeles, CA
Hybrid
Company Size
1,371 Employees
Service Specialisms
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Transportation Engineering
Land Development
Seismic Engineering
Sustainability Consulting
Urban Planning
Construction Management
Sector Specialisms
Bridge Engineering
Business Operations
Civil Engineering
Construction Project Management
Engineering Dive Inspection
Engineering-Led Design
Environmental
Inspection
Role
Description
on-site
training
lifting
- 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.
- May occasionally need to lift items up to 15 lbs.
Requirements
eit certification
bs civil
concrete design
3.0 gpa
problem solving
communication
- Transcripts must show completed courses in: Concrete, Steel, or Wood Design
- Excellent research and information gathering skills
- Duties require the ability to actively engage with a computer for several hours per day.
- 3.0 Cumulative GPA or above in Bachelor’s coursework
- Candidates with transcripts showing completed graduate coursework in:
- Basic knowledge of engineering fundamentals
- EIT Certification
- Solid technical skills
- No full-time work experience is required
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to independently plan, document, organize, and engage in problem solving
- BS in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis in Structures)
- Excellent interpersonal communication and professional demeanor
- Previous intern or full-time experience in a Structural or Civil Engineering role is preferred
- Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structures is preferred
Benefits
- 40-hour work schedule, Monday through Friday
- KPFF will contribute 3% of your base salary to your 401 (k) regardless of your contribution
- 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
- Following a satisfactory training period a hybrid schedule of 2 days per week in the office may be accommodated.
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Company
Overview
Founded 1960
Year Established
Operational since 1960, the firm has evolved from a small consultancy to a national leader in engineering.
$200M Revenue
Annual Revenue
The company generates over $200 million in annual revenue, reflecting its financial stability and growth.
- 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.
Culture + Values
- Our purpose is to engineer opportunities.
- Our people are in the driver’s seat.
- We strive to accomplish excellent work and we push each other to keep getting better. We are willing to fail forward.
- We trust each other ... being accountable and communicative.
- We put considerable emphasis on building and maintaining relationships both internally and externally.
- We do what we say we will do, and we are consistently professional in our work.
- We are fiscally conservative which allows each of us stability to practice our profession and serve our clients.
- We have a contagious passion for our work and our company ... Those who maintain grit thrive in our environment.
- Core values: Excellence, Trust, Relationships, Stability, Passion
Environment + Sustainability
500+ LEED Projects
Completed Sustainable Projects
Demonstrates extensive commitment to sustainability with over 500 LEED-certified projects, showcasing their dedication to green building practices.
15m Gallons
Water Saved
Conservation efforts across projects have resulted in saving 15 million gallons of water, highlighting water efficiency initiatives.
5 Net-Zero Projects
Carbon Neutral Achievements
Delivery of 5 Net-Zero and Carbon Neutral projects underscores leadership in reducing and eliminating operational emissions.
- Signatory of SE 2050 Commitment: aim to understand, reduce and ultimately eliminate embodied carbon in their projects by 2050.
- 2022 Embodied Carbon Action Plan in place; updated via Road to ECAP 2023.
- LEED Accredited Professionals firm-wide with ongoing sustainable practice training.
- Office sustainability measures: electronic filing; recycled/renewable materials; repurposing plotter trimmings; reusable kitchenware; public transit subsidies and bike parking.
Inclusion & Diversity
1,359 Employees
Seattle Office
The company employs 1,359 individuals in its Seattle office, driven by core values including Excellence, Trust, Relationships, Stability, and Passion.
4.6★ Rating
Women Employees
On Glassdoor, women employees rated the company 4.6 stars out of 5 based on 12 reviews.
65% Trust
Employee Trust
65% of employees surveyed on Indeed agreed they can trust their colleagues, showing a strong sense of trust within the company.
68% Happy
Employee Happiness
68% of employees reported feeling happy at work most of the time, indicating high satisfaction levels.
- Annual 360° review process for every employee plus firm-wide CoreStrengths and Crucial Conversations communication training.