Senior Structural Engineer — Lead Projects & Mentorship

Kpffconsultingengineers; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Health Insurance

Bonus program

Paid Family Leave

Paid Overtime

401(k) Contribution

Mentorship Program

PDH Budget

Exam Reimbursement

Paid Parking

Job summary

KPFF is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our Birmingham office. You will lead a diverse portfolio of structural projects from concept through construction, and manage project scope, schedule, budgets, and team resources while mentoring engineers and BIM professionals.

You will collaborate with clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams to deliver high-quality solutions, ensure compliance with IBC, ASCE, ACI, and AISC standards, and help grow the practice

Qualifications

• PE license is required; SE license preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive structural engineering experience with leadership and client interaction.
• Strong background in project management and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
• Proficiency with ETABS, RAM, and RISA 3D; working knowledge of IBC/ASCE/ACI/AISC.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering 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.
• Oversee calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports.
• Ensure compliance with building codes and industry standards.
• Participate in site investigations and feasibility studies as needed.
• Foster a mentorship-driven culture focused on technical excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Client interaction

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) licensed

Tools

ETABS

RAM

RISA 3D

Job description

KPFF is seeking an experienced Senior Structural Engineer to join our Birmingham office. You will lead a diverse portfolio of structural projects from concept through construction, and manage project scope, schedule, budgets, and team resources while mentoring engineers and BIM professionals.

You will collaborate with clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams to deliver high-quality solutions, ensure compliance with IBC, ASCE, ACI, and AISC standards, and help grow the practice