Structural Designer - 1-4 Years KPFF Consulting Engineers Irvine, United States 2 hours ago

Vochure; Irvine (CA); Hybride; USD 88 000 - 102 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical insurance

Paid holidays and vacation

401(k) with company match

Family leave

Hybrid schedule

Résumé du poste

KPFF Consulting Engineers in Irvine seeks a Structural Engineer to perform structural analysis, seismic design, and produce construction documents across civic, healthcare, and laboratory projects. You will collaborate with BIM, PMs, architects, and other engineers to deliver compliant designs and permit-ready drawings.

The role emphasizes leadership opportunities, mentorship, and involvement from planning through construction, with a strong focus on codes (CBC/ASCE 7) and California standards.

Qualifications

• 1 year of full-time work experience in a structural consulting organization.
• BS in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Structures; CA-licensure preferred.
• Transcripts showing courses in Structural Analysis, Mechanics of Materials, Concrete, Steel/Wood Design.

Responsabilités

• Perform structural analysis and seismic design for gravity, lateral, and foundation systems.
• Develop construction documents and permit-ready drawings.
• Coordinate with BIM, PMs, architects, and other engineers; support construction administration.

Connaissances

Structural analysis

Seismic design

Mentoring junior engineers

Formation

BS in Civil Engineering (Structures)

Outils

ETABS

RISA

SAFE

RAM Steel

Enercalc

spCol

Description du poste

At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For over 60 years, wehave dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment andtackles complex infrastructure challenges. Our team culture emphasizes balance, growth, and well-being,supporting each member’s professional journey with flexibility, generous benefits, and acollaborative approach to work-life integration.

With over 1,400 professionals across 27 offices nationwide, KPFF’s decentralized structure allows eachoffice the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their regional strengths. Learn more at www.kpff.com.

We are seeking a Structural Engineer to join our team and contribute to a wide range of projects, including civic and institutional buildings, healthcare facilities, residential construction, and research laboratory structures. The Structural Engineer will be responsible for performing structural analysis and seismic design, developing construction documents, and supporting projects through all phases from planning and permitting to construction. The role involves both technical design and collaboration across disciplines, with opportunities for leadership and mentorship.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Designing gravity, lateral, and foundation systems (shallow and deep foundations) for new buildings and retrofit projects in high seismic hazard zones.
• Performing structural analysis and seismic design using finite element analysis (FEA) software such as ETABS, RISA, SAFE, and RAM Steel.
• Designing main building systems—including columns, beams, footings, diaphragms—and secondary systems such as anchorage, bracing, partitions, and retaining walls.
• Analyzing and designing structural members in concrete, steel, and masonry using hand calculations and software (Enercalc, spCol) in compliance with ACI 318, AISC 360, and TMS 402/602 standards.
• Designing new concrete, steel, and masonry structures in accordance with ASCE 7 and the California Building Code (CBC), and developing retrofit schemes for existing buildings in accordance with ASCE 41 and the California Existing Building Code (CEBC).
• Producing comprehensive calculation packages, structural drawings, and details for permit and construction.
• Supporting Construction Administration activities, including submittal review, RFI coordination, and drawing development.
• Collaborating with the BIM department to maintain organizational standards for drawing production.
• Coordinating with project managers, architects, and other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.
• Providing technical guidance and oversight to junior engineers to ensure conformance with project design requirements.
• Supervising design engineers in construction administration tasks and ensuring quality control of construction documents.

Benefits

KPFF is proud to provide our employees with benefits options that fittheir unique lives, including:

• Medical insurance options to choose from, VSP Vision Insurance,and Delta Dental Insurance
• 7 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays for you to use each year
• 2 weeks vacation annually, with competitive seniority based accruals
• 2 weeks of personal and sick time to care for yourself and yourfamily members
• KPFF will contribute 3% of your base salary to your 401 (k)regardless of your contribution
• KPFF Paid Family Leave: Provides 60% of your base salary whileon an approved leave for up to 6 weeks in a rolling 12-month period
• 40-hour work schedule, Monday through Friday
• Flexible scheduling - core hours of collaboration are 9:30-3:30 PM
• Those who earn their CA PE or SE at KPFF receive a licensing bonus in addition to testing fee reimbursement
• Monthly Cell Phone stipend
• Monthly Way We Work stipend for remote work and transitexpenses
• Semi-annual Bonuses
• Opportunities for educational events, relationship building, and fun!

Salary

Pay Range $88,000-$102,000 salary depending on education, licensure, and applicable experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of full-time work experience as an engineer in a structural consulting organization.
• BS in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis in Structures)
• At least a 3.0 cumulative GPA in Undergraduate coursework
• Transcripts showing completed courses in:
• Structural Analysis
• Mechanics of Materials
• Concrete
• Steel or Wood Design

• EIT required

Preferred Qualifications

• Four years of full-time workexperience as an engineer in a structural consulting organization.
• Two years of experience training and supervising junior engineers.
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structures.
• At least a 3.0 cumulative GPA in Graduate coursework
• Transcripts showing completed graduate level courses in:
• Structural Design
• Steel or Wood Design
• Concrete
• Seismic
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California.
• Highly qualified candidates have full-time work experience as an engineer in a structural consulting organization.
• Proficiency in FEA and structural design software, including ETABS, RISA, SAFE, RAM Steel, Enercalc, and spCol.
• Strong knowledge of relevant codes and standards, including ACI 318, AISC 360, TMS 402/602, ASCE 7, ASCE 41, CBC, and CEBC.
• Ability to design multiple structural materials (concrete, steel, CMU, wood).
• Experience with HCAI/OSHPD projects and/or DSA projects.
• Experience developing retrofit schemes for existing structures.
• Experience designing healthcare, laboratory, or other highly regulated facilities.
• Solid understanding of seismic design principles and experience working in high seismic hazard zones.
• Skilled in preparing technical documents, structural drawings, and calculation packages.
• Strong coordination and communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
• Ability to supervise and mentor design engineers, and provide quality control oversight.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities to balance multiple projects.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Duties are performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk or computer table.
• Duties require the ability to actively engage witha computer for several hours per day.
• May occasionally need to lift items up to 15 lbs.
• Duties require in-person attendance, Monday through Friday, during our business hours of 8 AM to 5PM at our Irvine Towers office in Irvinefor the training period.
• Following a satisfactory training period a hybrid schedule of 2days per week in the office may be accommodated.

Our Employees

Our employees are valued and empowered, collaborative and team oriented, innovative in their approachand passionate about their work. They are reliable, trustworthy and open with a high level of integrity.They value diversity, are inclusive and are committed to critically thinking through problems and findingsolutions.

Our Offices

Our Greater Los Angeles Structural office has two locations at the Bloc in Downtown Los Angeles and at the Irvine Towers in Irvine. A warm and friendly environment, we are dedicated to growing with our employees and allowingpeople to pursue their passions.

KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religion, marital status, sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected basis.