Blaze Your Own Trail: Structural Engineer Career Accelerator for EITs

Blaze Your Own Trail: Structural Engineer Career Accelerator for EITs

Are you a driven structural designer (EIT) stifled by bureaucratic company culture, facing a stagnant trajectory? At KPFF, we empower hungry, humble, smart engineers to advance quickly within a flexible, fast-paced environment. You won’t need to wait for someone to be promoted or to retire to advance. Instead, collaborate with our talented Team to challenge conventional design and learn what it means to be a professional structural engineer as trusted advisor. 

KPFF is fueled by passionate people like you who thrive when given freedom to learn from every project assignment. There are no rigid corporate ladders here: if you see something wrong, let’s fix it! We champion fresh thinking and invest heavily in developing the next generation of industry trailblazers. You’ll have full support to chart your own career trajectory backed by the resources and mentoring needed to excel. 

Joining the KPFF team means the opportunity to become a leader in structural engineering with a path you design, and we support. We can’t wait to hear from you. 

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a team of experienced engineers on various structural projects.
• Conduct structural analysis and design using industry-standard software, with the support of group leaders
• Learn what a great set of drawings looks like and help to advance our commitment to excellence for our clients.
• Participate in site visits and observations in the field as often as we can.
• Communicate effectively and consistently with the entire design team to ensure project success: drive clarity and converge on solutions, not more problems.
• Actively engage in continuous learning and professional development opportunities, provided by KPFF and BY YOU!

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a focus in structural engineering for vertical structures
• 2-4 years of experience in structural engineering (fresh graduates are encouraged to apply).
• Possession of an EIT license
• Proficiency in structural analysis software such as ETABS, RAM, Risa3D, or similar.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges.
• Experience in Revit is a plus
• Valid US drivers license
• Reliable transportation

Benefits:

• GENEROUS TIME OFF – Robust PTO package with a Bonus Time program that allows team members to take every other Friday off
• Holiday pay
• Personal & Sick time
• Salary structure with paid overtime
• Comprehensive benefits package including health and dental options
• Semi-annual bonuses
• Fun and friendly culture
• The ability to work on a diverse portfolio of project across the country
• Nationwide network of 1,400 team members
• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement with the support of your Team Leader and our Technical Excellence Program
• Paid exams & educational opportunities
• KPFF provided Paid Family Leave
• Automatic KPFF contribution to a 401k program

Physical Demands and Work Environment  

• Duties are performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk or computer.
• Duties require the ability to actively engage with a computer for several hours per day.
• May occasionally need to lift items up to 15 lbs.

Company Profile

With over 1,400 employees nationwide, KPFF is a multi-discipline civil engineering-focused company that is organized around the philosophy that great people thrive in an environment that enables freedom and independence while also providing the necessary amount of accountability and support. 
Trust and excellence are foundational values for our company.  Our non-bureaucratic approach depends on passionate, trustworthy people who are dedicated to excellence in everything they do.

We focus on long-term stability and prudent growth by building lasting relationships, maintaining an excellent reputation, helping improve our profession, helping our clients to succeed, and providing increasing opportunities for the great people that make up KPFF.