Bridge Designer 2-4 Years - Structural

KPFF Consulting Engineers

$85K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis required
  • M.S. in Civil Engineering preferred
  • EIT certification required
  • Experience in concrete, steel, and timber design
  • Knowledge of pre-stressed concrete and seismic design
  • Familiarity with non-linear analysis
  • Minimum two years of full-time experience as a structural design engineer

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate on structural design projects for infrastructure
  • Engage with clients throughout project phases
  • Contribute to design and permitting processes
  • Participate in construction oversight and project management
  • Work with a diverse range of public and private clients
  • Support continuous professional development and learning
  • Facilitate teamwork and mentorship within the engineering team

Benefits

  • Three medical insurance options, VSP Vision Insurance, Delta Dental Insurance
  • Seven paid holidays and two floating holidays each year
  • Two weeks of vacation annually with competitive accruals
  • Two weeks of personal and sick time for family care
  • 3% contribution to 401(k) regardless of employee contribution
  • 60% pay for approved Family Leave up to six weeks
  • 40-hour work schedule with flexible core hours
  • Bonuses for PE or SE certification and testing reimbursements
  • Monthly stipends for cell phone and remote work expenses
  • Opportunities for educational events and team bonding activities
Full Job Description
KPFF is looking for full-time structural engineering professionals for our Greater Los Angeles Structural office. We are seeking a highly motivated person with a passion for engineering excellence and eager to develop design and project management skills. This position will provide the opportunity to work for a variety of public and private clients on all types of projects through planning, design, permitting and construction. Our work focuses on structural design on infrastructure projects, including bridges, waterfront infrastructure, and other horizontal construction projects on the West Coast region. Our engineers work in a team structure that allows frequent collaboration and connection to all layers of our organization, from interns to Principals. We foster a culture where our engineers collaborate outside of the project work through social events, educational programs and technical training. We provide numerous opportunities for professional growth, learning, and teaching. Individual accomplishments and successful projects determine your future at KPFF, and your dedication and talent will drive your career here. This is an Exempt employment position, all overtime hours are paid at an hourly rate. Benefits KPFF is proud to provide our employees with benefits options that fit their unique lives, including: 3 Medical insurance options to choose from, VSP Vision Insurance, and Delta Dental Insurance 3 7 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays for you to use each year 3 2 weeks vacation annually, with competitive seniority based accruals 3 2 weeks of personal and sick time to care for yourself and your family members 3 KPFF will contribute 3% of your base salary to your 401(k) regardless of your contribution 3 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 3 40-hour work schedule, Monday through Friday 3 Flexible scheduling - core hours of collaboration are 9:30-3:30 PM 3 Those who receive their PE or SE at KPFF will receive a bonus in addition to testing fee reimbursement 3 Monthly Cell Phone stipend 3 Monthly Way We Work stipend for remote work and transit expenses 3 Semi-annual Bonuses 3 Opportunities for educational events, relationship building, and fun! Salary Pay Range is $85,000-$95,000 salary depending on education, experience, and licensure. Qualifications Qualifications Include 3 B.S. in Civil Engineering (with a structural emphasis) 3 M.S in Civil Engineering preferred (with a structural emphasis) 3 EIT is required 3 Concrete, steel, and timber coursework and /or design experience 3 Pre-stressed concrete and seismic coursework and/or design experience 3 Familiarity with non-linear analysis 3 Ability to work dynamically with clients and project team members 3 At least two years of full-time experience as a structural DE or equivalent is required 3 If you are interested in this position, please apply on our careers page. Resumes submitted elsewhere will not be considered. Additional Information Application Process If you are interested in this position, please apply on our careers page. Resumes sent elsewhere will not be considered. Transcripts must be provided prior to an interview. Cover letter is preferable and should address the following: 3 Describe a time when you were assigned a project or task that turned out to be really difficult. How did you work through it, and what was the outcome? 3 Who has most influenced you and why? Examples of Projects: 3 Bridges 3 Wharves and Piers 3 Water Treatment Infrastructure Physical Demands and Work Environment 3 Duties are performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk or computer table. 3 Duties require the ability to actively engage with a computer for several hours per day. 3 May occasionally need to lift items up to 15 lbs. 3 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. 3 Following a satisfactory training period a hybrid schedule of 2 days per week in the office may be accommodated. Our Employees Our employees are valued and empowered, collaborative and team oriented, innovative in their approach and passionate about their work. They are reliable, trustworthy and open with a high level of integrity. They value diversity, are inclusive and are committed to critically thinking through problems and finding solutions. Our Offices Our Greater Los Angeles Structural office has two locations at the Bloc in Downtown Los Angeles and at the Irvine Towers in Irvine. A warm and friendly environment, we are dedicated to growing with our employees and allowing people to pursue their passions.

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