{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"0e6f2dd15a01ca7b102b90f3","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0e6f2dd15a01ca7b102b90f3","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0e6f2dd15a01ca7b102b90f3","title":"Structural Project Engineer - 5-8 Years Experience","description":"Full-time\nDiscipline : Structural Engineering\nCompensation: USD 105,000 - USD 120,000 - yearly\n\nCompany Description\nAt KPFF Consulting Engineers , we are more than just an engineering design firm . For over 60 years , we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment and tackles complex infrastructure challenges . Our team culture emphasizes balance, growth, and well‑being , supporting each member’s professional journey with flexibility, generous benefits and a collaborative approach to work‑life integration.\n\nWith over 1,400 professionals across 27 offices nationwide , KPFF’s decentralized structure allows each office the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their regional strengths . Learn more at www.kpff.com .\n\nJob Description\nWe are seeking a Structural Engineer to join our team and contribute to a wide range of projects, including civic and institutional buildings, healthcare facilities, residential construction, and research laboratory structures. The Structural Engineer will be responsible for performing structural analysis and seismic design, developing construction documents, and supporting projects through all phases from planning and permitting to construction. The role involves both technical design and collaboration across disciplines, with opportunities for leadership and mentorship.\n\nWhat You Will Be Doing:\n\nDesigning gravity, lateral, and foundation systems (shallow and deep foundations) for new buildings and retrofit projects in high seismic hazard zones.\n\nPerforming structural analysis and seismic design using finite element analysis (FEA) software such as ETABS, RISA, SAFE, and RAM Steel.\n\nDesigning main building systems—including columns, beams, footings, diaphragms—and secondary systems such as anchorage, bracing, partitions, and retaining walls.\n\nAnalyzing 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.\n\nDesigning 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).\n\nProducing comprehensive calculation packages, structural drawings, and details for permit and construction.\n\nSupporting Construction Administration activities, including submittal review, RFI coordination, and drawing development.\n\nCollaborating with the BIM department to maintain organizational standards for drawing production.\n\nCoordinating with project managers, architects, and other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.\n\nProviding technical guidance and oversight to junior engineers to ensure conformance with project design requirements.\n\nSupervising design engineers in construction administration tasks and ensuring quality control of construction documents.\n\nPay Range $105,000 - $120,000 depending on education, licensure, and applicable experience.\n\nQualifications\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nFive years of full‑time work experience as an engineer in a structural consulting organization.\n\nBS in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis in Structures)\n\nAt least a 3.0 cumulative GPA in undergraduate coursework.\n\nTranscripts showing completed courses in:\n\nStructural Analysis\nMechanics of Materials\nSteel or Wood Design\n\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nEight years of full‑time work experience as an engineer in a structural consulting organization.\n\nFive years of experience training and supervising junior engineers.\n\nMaster’s degree in Structural Engineering or in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structures.\n\nAt least a 3.0 cumulative GPA in graduate coursework.\n\nTranscripts showing completed graduate level courses in:\n\nStructural Design\nSteel or Wood Design\n\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license in California.\n\nHighly qualified candidates have full‑time work experience as an engineer in a structural consulting organization. Proficiency in FEA and structural design software, including ETABS, RISA, SAFE, RAM Steel, Enercalc, and spCol.\n\nStrong knowledge of relevant codes and standards, including ACI 318, AISC 360, TMS 402/602, ASCE 7, ASCE 41, CBC, and CEBC.\n\nAbility to design multiple structural materials (concrete, steel, CMU, wood).\n\nExperience with HCAI/OSHPD projects and/or DSA projects.\n\nExperience developing retrofit schemes for existing structures.\n\nExperience designing healthcare, laboratory, or other highly regulated facilities.\n\nSolid understanding of seismic design principles and experience working in high seismic hazard zones.\n\nSkilled in preparing technical documents, structural drawings, and calculation packages.\n\nStrong coordination and communication skills for cross‑team collaboration.\n\nAbility to supervise and mentor design engineers, and provide quality control oversight.\n\nStrong organizational and time‑management abilities to balance multiple projects.\n\nPhysical Demands and Work Environment\nDuties are performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk or computer table.\nDuties require the ability to actively engage with a computer for several hours per day.\nMay occasionally need to lift items up to 15 lbs.\nDuties require in‑person attendance, Monday through Friday, during our business hours of 8 AM to 5 PM at our office in Irvine for the training period.\nFollowing a satisfactory training period a hybrid schedule of 2 days per week in the office may be accommodated.\n\nKPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.\n\nKPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religion, marital status, sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected basis.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Kpff","rawCompany":"kpff","city":"Irvine","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-21T03:22:45.784Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2051.00","title":"Civil Engineers","slug":"civil-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541330","title":"Engineering Services","slug":"engineering-services"},{"code":"238190","title":"Other Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors","slug":"other-foundation-structure-and-building-exterior-contractors"},{"code":"238120","title":"Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors","slug":"structural-steel-and-precast-concrete-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Structural Project Engineer - 5-8 Years Experience","description":"Full-time\nDiscipline : Structural Engineering\nCompensation: USD 105,000 - USD 120,000 - yearly\n\nCompany Description\nAt KPFF Consulting Engineers , we are more than just an engineering design firm . For over 60 years , we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment and tackles complex infrastructure challenges . Our team culture emphasizes balance, growth, and well‑being , supporting each member’s professional journey with flexibility, generous benefits and a collaborative approach to work‑life integration.\n\nWith over 1,400 professionals across 27 offices nationwide , KPFF’s decentralized structure allows each office the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their regional strengths . Learn more at www.kpff.com .\n\nJob Description\nWe are seeking a Structural Engineer to join our team and contribute to a wide range of projects, including civic and institutional buildings, healthcare facilities, residential construction, and research laboratory structures. The Structural Engineer will be responsible for performing structural analysis and seismic design, developing construction documents, and supporting projects through all phases from planning and permitting to construction. The role involves both technical design and collaboration across disciplines, with opportunities for leadership and mentorship.\n\nWhat You Will Be Doing:\n\nDesigning gravity, lateral, and foundation systems (shallow and deep foundations) for new buildings and retrofit projects in high seismic hazard zones.\n\nPerforming structural analysis and seismic design using finite element analysis (FEA) software such as ETABS, RISA, SAFE, and RAM Steel.\n\nDesigning main building systems—including columns, beams, footings, diaphragms—and secondary systems such as anchorage, bracing, partitions, and retaining walls.\n\nAnalyzing 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.\n\nDesigning 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).\n\nProducing comprehensive calculation packages, structural drawings, and details for permit and construction.\n\nSupporting Construction Administration activities, including submittal review, RFI coordination, and drawing development.\n\nCollaborating with the BIM department to maintain organizational standards for drawing production.\n\nCoordinating with project managers, architects, and other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.\n\nProviding technical guidance and oversight to junior engineers to ensure conformance with project design requirements.\n\nSupervising design engineers in construction administration tasks and ensuring quality control of construction documents.\n\nPay Range $105,000 - $120,000 depending on education, licensure, and applicable experience.\n\nQualifications\nMinimum Qualifications\n\nFive years of full‑time work experience as an engineer in a structural consulting organization.\n\nBS in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis in Structures)\n\nAt least a 3.0 cumulative GPA in undergraduate coursework.\n\nTranscripts showing completed courses in:\n\nStructural Analysis\nMechanics of Materials\nSteel or Wood Design\n\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n\nEight years of full‑time work experience as an engineer in a structural consulting organization.\n\nFive years of experience training and supervising junior engineers.\n\nMaster’s degree in Structural Engineering or in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structures.\n\nAt least a 3.0 cumulative GPA in graduate coursework.\n\nTranscripts showing completed graduate level courses in:\n\nStructural Design\nSteel or Wood Design\n\nProfessional Engineer (PE) license in California.\n\nHighly qualified candidates have full‑time work experience as an engineer in a structural consulting organization. Proficiency in FEA and structural design software, including ETABS, RISA, SAFE, RAM Steel, Enercalc, and spCol.\n\nStrong knowledge of relevant codes and standards, including ACI 318, AISC 360, TMS 402/602, ASCE 7, ASCE 41, CBC, and CEBC.\n\nAbility to design multiple structural materials (concrete, steel, CMU, wood).\n\nExperience with HCAI/OSHPD projects and/or DSA projects.\n\nExperience developing retrofit schemes for existing structures.\n\nExperience designing healthcare, laboratory, or other highly regulated facilities.\n\nSolid understanding of seismic design principles and experience working in high seismic hazard zones.\n\nSkilled in preparing technical documents, structural drawings, and calculation packages.\n\nStrong coordination and communication skills for cross‑team collaboration.\n\nAbility to supervise and mentor design engineers, and provide quality control oversight.\n\nStrong organizational and time‑management abilities to balance multiple projects.\n\nPhysical Demands and Work Environment\nDuties are performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk or computer table.\nDuties require the ability to actively engage with a computer for several hours per day.\nMay occasionally need to lift items up to 15 lbs.\nDuties require in‑person attendance, Monday through Friday, during our business hours of 8 AM to 5 PM at our office in Irvine for the training period.\nFollowing a satisfactory training period a hybrid schedule of 2 days per week in the office may be accommodated.\n\nKPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.\n\nKPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religion, marital status, sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected basis.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-07-21T03:22:45.784Z","dateModified":"2026-07-21T03:22:45.784Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Kpff","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Irvine","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"0e6f2dd15a01ca7b102b90f3"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/0e6f2dd15a01ca7b102b90f3"}}