Senior Structural Engineer - Lead High-Impact Projects

KPFF Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO & Holiday Pay

Comprehensive Benefits

Short-Term/Impact Bonus

Paid Family Leave

Paid Overtime

401(k) with 3% Contribution

Mentorship & Technical Excellence

Job summary

KPFF is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for our Louisville office to lead a diverse portfolio of structural projects from concept through construction. You will establish and maintain client relationships while collaborating with our engineers and BIM professionals across KPFF, supported by local and national leadership.

This role offers opportunities to grow into technical leadership, project management, mentorship, or business development as part of a national firm with local culture.

Qualifications

• PE license is required; SE license preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering; Masters preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive structural engineering experience including leadership and client interaction.
• Proficiency with ETABS, RAM, and RISA 3D.
• Working knowledge of IBC, ASCE, ACI, and AISC design standards.
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and business growth mindset.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and execution of structural projects from concept through construction.
• Manage scope, schedule, budgets, and team resources.
• Mentor engineers and BIM professionals.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Oversee engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes and industry standards.
• Participate in structural assessments, feasibility studies, and site investigations as needed.
• Foster a collaborative, mentorship-driven culture focused on technical excellence and long-term growth.
• Support KPFF’s vision of building strong teams and impactful engineering solutions.

Skills

PE license required

SE license preferred

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Client relations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ETABS

RAM

RISA 3D

Job description

KPFF is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for our Louisville office to lead a diverse portfolio of structural projects from concept through construction. You will establish and maintain client relationships while collaborating with our engineers and BIM professionals across KPFF, supported by local and national leadership.

This role offers opportunities to grow into technical leadership, project management, mentorship, or business development as part of a national firm with local culture.