Bridge Designer 4-6 Years - Structural

KPFF Consulting Engineers; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance options

Paid holidays

401(k) contribution

Paid Family Leave

Cell Phone stipend

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

A leading engineering design firm in Los Angeles seeks full-time structural engineers. Responsibilities include managing design projects from planning to construction for various public and private clients. Candidates should possess 4-6 years of structural design experience, a B.S. in Civil Engineering, and familiarity with seismic design concepts. The company offers a competitive salary of $95,000-$100,000 per year, benefits including medical coverage, flexible schedules, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4-6 years of structural design experience with a PE in California.
• Familiarity with performance-based seismic design and soil-structure interaction.
• Ability to prepare structural engineering documents and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop design and project management skills on public and private clients' projects.
• Collaborate with various teams on infrastructure projects.
• Contribute to social events and educational programs.

Skills

Structural design experience

Concrete knowledge

Steel knowledge

Timber knowledge

Ability to work dynamically with clients

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

M.S. in Civil Engineering (preferred)

EIT certification

Tools

SAP2000

L-Pile

CSI Bridge

MS Excel

VBA

Job description

• Compensation: USD 95,000 - USD 100,000 - yearly

Company Description

At 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 acollaborative approach to work-life integration.

With 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.

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.

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 receive their PE or SE at KPFF will receive a 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!

Pay Range is $95,000-$100,000 salary depending on education, experience, and licensure.

Qualifications

Qualifications Include:

• Minimum of 4-6 years of structural design experience with a PE in the State of California or ability to get reciprocity.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering (with a structural emphasis)
• M.S in Civil Engineering preferred (with a structural emphasis)
• EIT is required
• Concrete, steel, and timber coursework and /or design experience
• Pre-stressed concrete and seismic coursework and/or design experience
• Familiarity with performance-based seismic design, non-linear push-over analysis and soil-structure interaction analysis.
• Knowledge of AASHTO, ASCE7, ASCE61-14, IBC, AISC, ACI and NDS
• Proficiency in SAP2000, L-Pile, CSI Bridge, MS Excel, and VBA is preferred
• Ability to work dynamically with clients and project team members
• An interest in working on a wide variety of non-building related project types.
• Ability to prepare structural engineering documents and specifications for projects
• Ability to read redlines and modify drawings accurately

Examples of Projects:

• Transportation Infrastructure
• Bridges
• Ports
• Shipyards
• Cruise Terminals
• Small Boat Harbors and Marinas
• Railway Infrastructure
• Water Treatment Infrastructure

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:

• 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?
• Who has most influenced you and why?

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.

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 in 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.

KPFF 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.

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.