Lead Structural Engineer: Growth, Mentorship & Impact

Kpffconsultingengineers; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO & holidays

Comprehensive benefits

Bonus program

Paid family leave

Paid overtime

401(k) with matching

Mentorship & professional development

PDH budget

License exam reimbursements

Flexible scheduling

Parking or transit reimbursement

Collaborative culture

Job summary

KPFF is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join the Lexington office. You will lead projects from concept to construction, manage scope, budgets, and team resources, and act as a technical leader for engineers and BIM professionals.

The role emphasizes mentorship, client collaboration, and growth within a supportive, mentorship-driven culture. With a PE license required and SE preferred, you will build on 8+ years of experience, guiding complex projects while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• PE license required; SE license preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive structural engineering experience with leadership.
• Background in project management and client interaction.
• Proficiency with ETABS, RAM, and RISA 3D; knowledge of IBC/ASCE/ACI/AISC.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and execution of structural projects from concept to construction.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, and team resources.
• Serve as technical leader and mentor for engineers and BIM professionals.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams.
• Oversee calculations, drawings, specs, and reports; ensure code compliance.
• Participate in assessments, feasibility studies, and site investigations as needed.
• Foster a collaborative, mentorship-driven culture focused on technical excellence.
• Support KPFF’s vision of strong teams, client relationships, and impactful engineering.

Skills

PE license

SE license preferred

Project leadership

Structural analysis software

Client relationship

Mentorship

Team collaboration

Code compliance

Education

Civil/Architectural Eng degree

Masters preferred

Tools

ETABS

RAM

RISA 3D

Job description

KPFF is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join the Lexington office. You will lead projects from concept to construction, manage scope, budgets, and team resources, and act as a technical leader for engineers and BIM professionals.

The role emphasizes mentorship, client collaboration, and growth within a supportive, mentorship-driven culture. With a PE license required and SE preferred, you will build on 8+ years of experience, guiding complex projects while ensuring compliance with