Senior Structural Engineer: Lead Projects & Clients

KPFF Consulting Engineers in; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO/holidays

Flexible scheduling

Comprehensive benefits

Bonus program

Paid family leave

Paid overtime

401(k) with company match

Job summary

KPFF Consulting Engineers in Washington, DC is seeking a Structural Engineer who will lead projects from proposal to closeout, manage scope and budget, and coordinate with owners, architects, and contractors.

The role emphasizes mentorship, design excellence, and delivering durable, code‑compliant structures. A six‑year track record and strong BIM skills are required, with competitive pay and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering required.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive structural design experience.
• Experience leading projects and coordinating with clients and teams.
• Experience with project proposals, scopes, schedules, and budgets is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of building codes (IBC, ASCE, ACI, AISC).

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering projects from proposal development through design, construction administration, and closeout.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, deliverables, and team coordination.
• Perform structural analysis and design and prepare calculations, drawings, specs, and docs.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as primary contact for owners and architects.
• Coordinate RFIs, submittals, and construction administration activities.
• Mentor engineers and BIM professionals and foster collaboration.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship building

Leadership

Structural analysis & design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering

Master's preferred

Tools

ETABS

RAM Structural System

RISA3D

Revit

Job description

KPFF Consulting Engineers in Washington, DC is seeking a Structural Engineer who will lead projects from proposal to closeout, manage scope and budget, and coordinate with owners, architects, and contractors.

The role emphasizes mentorship, design excellence, and delivering durable, code‑compliant structures. A six‑year track record and strong BIM skills are required, with competitive pay and benefits offered.