Senior Structural Project Engineer - Seismic Design

KPFF Consulting Engineers; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

KPFF Consulting Engineers is seeking a Structural Engineer to contribute to civic, healthcare, residential, and research facilities. You will perform structural analysis, seismic design, and create construction documents from planning to construction. Lead and mentor engineers while collaborating across disciplines.

The role supports design teams with FEA software, code compliance, and retrofit schemes, within a flexible, growth‑oriented environment in Los Angeles.

Qualifications

• Five years of full-time work experience as an engineer in a structural consulting organization.
• BS in Civil Engineering (Structures) with a strong academic record.
• Professional Engineer license; state licensure preferred in California.

Responsibilities

• Design gravity, lateral, and foundation systems for projects in high seismic zones.
• Perform structural analysis and seismic design using ETABS, RISA, SAFE, RAM Steel.
• Produce construction documents and calculation packages for permitting.
• Coordinate with project managers, architects, and BIM for integrated delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to junior engineers.
• Support Construction Administration and RFI coordination.

Skills

Structural engineering

Seismic design

Mentoring junior engineers

Project coordination

Cross-discipline collaboration

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (Structures)

PE license

CA SE license (preferred)

Tools

ETABS

RISA

SAFE

RAM Steel

Enercalc

spCol

Job description

KPFF Consulting Engineers is seeking a Structural Engineer to contribute to civic, healthcare, residential, and research facilities. You will perform structural analysis, seismic design, and create construction documents from planning to construction. Lead and mentor engineers while collaborating across disciplines.

The role supports design teams with FEA software, code compliance, and retrofit schemes, within a flexible, growth‑oriented environment in Los Angeles.