Lead Structural Project Engineer – Sacramento

KPFF Consulting Engineers; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with employer</

Medical insurance (2 plans)

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account with employer"

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life insurance

Paid Family Leave

Disability insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Professional development

Job summary

KPFF Consulting Engineers seeks an experienced Structural Project Engineer to lead design on a diverse portfolio of projects from our Sacramento office. You will own projects from concept through construction, serving as the primary client contact and mentoring junior engineers.

Candidates should have six+ years of experience, a PE license, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, ETABS, and SAP2000. You will collaborate with architects, MEP teams, and contractors to deliver safe, code-compliant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• PE license.
• At least six years of full-time structural engineering design experience, with leadership of projects.
• Proficiency in structural analysis software (AutoCAD, Revit, ETABS, SAP2000).
• Strong knowledge of building codes, standards and construction practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for documentation and collaboration.
• Proven ability to lead projects and teams independently while collaborating across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural analysis and design for projects of varying scale and complexity.
• Develop structural drawings, specs, and technical docs compliant with codes.
• Conduct site assessments to identify structural requirements.
• Coordinate with architects, MEP engineers, and contractors.
• Review and approve construction documents and submittals.
• Manage construction administration and resolve on-site issues.
• Optimize designs for cost, sustainability, and constructability.
• Maintain organized project files and audit-ready docs.
• Present findings and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
• Serve as primary client contact on assigned projects.
• Manage scope, schedule, and budget with project managers.
• Mentor junior engineers and engineering designers.
• Support business development with proposals and client presentations.

Skills

Project leadership

Client communication

Analytical problem solving

Attention to detail

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

ETABS

SAP2000

Job description

KPFF Consulting Engineers seeks an experienced Structural Project Engineer to lead design on a diverse portfolio of projects from our Sacramento office. You will own projects from concept through construction, serving as the primary client contact and mentoring junior engineers.

Candidates should have six+ years of experience, a PE license, and proficiency in AutoCAD, Revit, ETABS, and SAP2000. You will collaborate with architects, MEP teams, and contractors to deliver safe, code-compliant