Façade EngineeringStructural 0 to 5 Years Experience

KPFF Consulting Engineers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan Options: PPO or HDHP

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Family Leave

Downtown Portland Office

On-site gym access

Transit benefits

Job summary

KPFF Consulting Engineers in Portland, OR is seeking a Structural Engineer specializing in façade design to contribute individually and with teams across curtainwall projects. You will collaborate with engineers, architects, façade system manufacturers, and general contractors on design and construction phases.

The role emphasizes hands-on work in an in-person setting at our downtown Portland office, with opportunities for professional growth and involvement in diverse projects within a

Qualifications

• BS in Civil or Architectural Engineering (Minimum)
• FE (EIT)
• Strong Verbal and written communication skills
• Creative, proactive and detail-oriented individual
• Experience in façade engineering
• Experience in aluminum engineering
• BS in Civil or Architectural Engineering (Minimum)
• PE or SE licensure
• Experience in project management
• Experience in façade engineering
• Experience with aluminum engineering
• Experience with glass engineering
• Strong Verbal and written communication skills
• Creative, proactive and detail-oriented individual

Skills

Facade engineering

Aluminum engineering

Communication skills

Education

BS in Civil/Architectural Engineering

FE (EIT)

PE or SE licensure

Tools

Aluminum engineering

Glass engineering

Job description

Job Description

As a Structural Engineer specializing in façade design, you will contribute both individually and collaboratively throughout the design and construction process across a wide range of challenging curtainwall projects. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, architects, façade system manufacturers and general contractors.

Qualifications

0-3 yrs exp.

• BS in Civil or Architectural Engineering (Minimum)
• FE (EIT)
• Strong Verbal and written communication skills
• Creative, proactive and detail-oriented individual
• Experience in façade engineering
• Experience in aluminum engineering

3+ yrs exp.

• BS in Civil or Architectural Engineering (Minimum)
• PE or SE licensure
• Experience in project management
• Experience in façade engineering
• Experience with aluminum engineering
• Experience with glass engineering
• Strong Verbal and written communication skills
• Creative, proactive and detail-oriented individual

Additional Information

Culture and Benefits

At KPFF, we offer a rewarding career path that emphasizes autonomy, innovation, and professional development. Our culture prioritizes employee ownership, teamwork, and shared values, creating an environment where contributions are celebrated, and career growth is encouraged. We support local collaboration with A/E/C firms and are committed to creating lasting relationships with our clients. We aren’t just colleagues; we’re a community that has been dedicated to collaborative innovation over the last five decades, providing you the platform to make a lasting impact on meaningful projects. KPFF Consulting Engineers offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

This is an in-person role, located in our downtown Portland, OR office.

KPFF Employee Benefits

• Medical Plan Options : Choice of Traditional PPO or HDHP with HSA, covering health care needs and prescriptions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) : Tax-advantaged accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Dental & Vision: Full preventive care, plus coverage for major dental services and vision allowances.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Free, confidential support for personal, family, and work challenges.
• Life & AD&D Insurance: Company-provided life insurance equal to one year’s salary, plus AD&D.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan : KPFF contributes 3% of salary, with no match needed.
• Disability Insurance : Short-term and long-term coverage at 60% income, fully covered by KPFF.
• Paid Time Off : Generous PTO, two floating holidays, and paid company holidays.
• Paid Family Leave : Six weeks at 60% pay, with options to use PTO for full income. Compliant with Paid Leave Oregon policies.
• Transportation: 50% subsidized TriMet/CTRAN passes and free bike parking for all employees.
• Additional Perks: Located in downtown Portland, we are in close proximity to Midtown Beer Garden’s food carts, the Tom McCall Waterfront Park, and Pioneer Courthouse Square, and are centered on Portland’s Transit Mall. We provide free membership to the on-site gym and its fitness classes, a wide variety of complimentary snacks (including on-tap cold brew and kombucha), access to an employee lounge with ping-pong table and TVs, and more.

KPFF is an Equal Opportunity / Affrayive Action Employer committed to hiring a diverse and talented workforce.

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.