Senior Structural Engineer & Project Lead

KPFF Consulting Engineers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K retirement plan with employer"s"

Medical insurance

Dental insurance (no-premium)

Vision insurance (no-premium)

HSA with employer contribution

FSA option

Dependent care FSA option

Employee Assistance Program

Group life insurance

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Seven paid holidays and two floating?

10 vacation days annually

10 days personal and sick time

Up to one-week paid jury duty

Six weeks of supplemental paid family?

Travel accident insurance

Subsidized ORCA bus/rail pass

Job summary

KPFF Seattle's Structural Team seeks a lead structural engineer to manage diverse building projects from concept through closeout. The role emphasizes client liaison, team collaboration, and strict adherence to codes.

You will mentor junior staff and drive project excellence in coordination with architects and contractors. Applicants should have a BSCE in Structural Engineering with 7+ years in consulting, PE license, and proficiency with RAM, ETABS/SAP/SAFE, and REVIT.

Qualifications

• BSCE with emphasis in Structural Engineering.
• 7 years minimum experience with a consulting firm.
• MSCE or MSE with emphasis in Structural Engineering (preferred).
• Professional Engineering license in Civil Engineering.
• Structural Engineering license.
• Experience in design/construction of reinforced concrete, structural steel, wood, masonry, and/or post-tensioned concrete for building structures.
• Proficiency with RAM Structural Systems, CSI Software Suite (ETABS, SAP, SAFE), REVIT.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of structural engineering projects, from concept to closeout, ensuring timely and successful goals.
• Act as the primary liaison for clients, building relationships and managing expectations.
• Cultivate relationships with internal and external stakeholders for effective collaboration.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other disciplines to integrate structural systems.
• Participate in project meetings, overseeing timelines and budgets.
• Contribute to proposal development and drive business growth through networking.
• Manage Quality Control to comply with codes and standards.
• Prepare drawings, specifications, and structural analyses per IBC, ASCE-7, AISC 360, ACI 318.
• Utilize Revit/BIM for design coordination and drawing production.
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee project administration.
• Stay informed of industry advancements and integrate new technologies.

Skills

Project leadership

Client liaison

Communication

Collaboration

Mentoring

Education

BSCE with emphasis in Structural Engineering

MSCE or MSE (preferred)

Tools

RAM Structural Systems

ETABS

SAP

SAFE

REVIT

Job description

KPFF Seattle's Structural Team seeks a lead structural engineer to manage diverse building projects from concept through closeout. The role emphasizes client liaison, team collaboration, and strict adherence to codes.

You will mentor junior staff and drive project excellence in coordination with architects and contractors. Applicants should have a BSCE in Structural Engineering with 7+ years in consulting, PE license, and proficiency with RAM, ETABS/SAP/SAFE, and REVIT.