Structural Engineer - Entry Level Design Engineer

Kpff Consulting Engineers

The Role

Overview

Entry-level structural engineer role developing design skills and collaborating on projects

Key Responsibilities

  • manual lifting

Tasks

-May occasionally need to lift items up to 15 lbs.

Requirements

  • bs civil
  • eit
  • structural
  • problem solving
  • communication
  • technical skills

What You Bring

-Duties require in-person attendance, Monday through Friday, during our business hours of 8 AM to 5 PM at our office in Orange County Irvine for the training period. -BS in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis in Structures) -Transcripts must show completed courses in: Concrete, Steel, or Wood Design -Previous intern or full-time experience in a Structural or Civil Engineering role is preferred -Excellent interpersonal communication and professional demeanor -Exceptional written and verbal communication skills -Duties require the ability to actively engage with a computer for several hours per day. -EIT Certification -Candidates with transcripts showing completed graduate coursework in: -Solid technical skills -No full-time work experience is required -3.0 Cumulative GPA or above in Bachelor’s coursework -Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structures is preferred -Basic knowledge of engineering fundamentals -Excellent research and information gathering skills -Ability to independently plan, document, organize, and engage in problem solving

Benefits

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

The Company

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.

Sector Specialisms

Bridge Engineering

Business Operations

Civil Engineering

Construction Project Management

Engineering Dive Inspection

Engineering-Led Design

Environmental

Inspection

Evaluation

Repair

Rehabilitation

Bridges

Highways

Airports

Transit Facilities

Infrastructure

Structural Engineering

Forensic Analysis

Structural Load Testing

Service Life Evaluation

Load Testing

Materials Performance Testing

Nondestructive Evaluation