Senior Structural Engineer — Lead High-Impact Projects Locally

KPFF Consulting Engineers; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO & Holiday Pay

Comprehensive Benefits

Bonus program

Paid Family Leave

Paid Overtime

401(k) with 3% Contribution

Mentorship & Education Programs

PDH Budget

Paid Exams & Memberships

PE License Renewal

Flexible scheduling

Paid Parking

Job summary

KPFF Consulting Engineers in Lexington, KY seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead a diverse portfolio of projects from concept through construction. This role offers national exposure with local roots, mentoring, and collaboration across KPFF’s engineering teams.

You will manage scope, schedule, and budgets, while maintaining client relationships and technical excellence in design and analysis using ETABS, RAM, and RISA 3D. A PE license is required; SE preferred.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required; Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive structural engineering experience with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural projects from concept through construction.
• Manage scope, schedule, budgets, and resources.
• Serve as a technical leader and mentor.
• Collaborate with clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams.
• Oversee calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Support business development and client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mentorship

Communication

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ETABS

RAM

RISA 3D

Job description

KPFF Consulting Engineers in Lexington, KY seeks a Senior Structural Engineer to lead a diverse portfolio of projects from concept through construction. This role offers national exposure with local roots, mentoring, and collaboration across KPFF’s engineering teams.

You will manage scope, schedule, and budgets, while maintaining client relationships and technical excellence in design and analysis using ETABS, RAM, and RISA 3D. A PE license is required; SE preferred.