Entry Level - Structural Designer
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Job Description
KPFF is looking for full-time structural engineering professionals who are self‑motivated and eager to deepen their knowledge of structural engineering while gaining real‑world experience.
Pay Range $77,000-$87,000 salary depending on education.
Benefits
KPFF is proud to provide our employees with benefits options that fit their unique lives, including:
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
2 weeks vacation annually, with competitive seniority based accruals
2 weeks of personal and sick time to care for yourself and your family members
KPFF will contribute 3% of your base salary to your 401(k) regardless of your contribution
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
40-hour work schedule, Monday through Friday
Flexible scheduling - core hours of collaboration are 9:30-3:30 PM
Those who earn their CA PE or SE at KPFF receive a licensing bonus in addition to testing fee reimbursement
Monthly Cell Phone stipend
Monthly Way We Work stipend for remote work and transit expenses
Opportunities for educational events, relationship building, and fun!
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Basic knowledge of engineering fundamentals
Excellent interpersonal communication and professional demeanor
Effectively work on a team with individuals of varying backgrounds and experiences
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Solid technical skills
Ability to independently plan, document, organize, and engage in problem solving
Excellent research and information gathering skills
Minimum Qualifications
BS in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis in Structures)
Transcripts must show completed courses in: Concrete, Steel, or Wood Design
No full‑time work experience is required
Preferred Qualifications
3.0 Cumulative GPA or above in Bachelor's coursework
Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structures is preferred
Candidates with transcripts showing completed graduate coursework in:
Structural Design
Steel or Wood Design
Concrete
Seismic
Previous intern or full-time experience in a Structural or Civil Engineering role is preferred
EIT Certification
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Duties are performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk or computer table.
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.
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.
Following a satisfactory training period a hybrid schedule of 2 days per week in the office may be accommodated.
Equal Opportunity Employer
KPFF 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.
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