Structural Engineering Team Leader — Big Firm Opportunity, Local Influence

KPFF Consulting Engineers; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

KPFF Consulting Engineers in Madison, WI is seeking a Structural Engineering Team Leader to help grow our presence in the Madison market. With an initial foundation already in place, this role offers the chance to shape the future of the local office and build strong community relationships.

You will mentor engineers nationwide on technically challenging projects while collaborating with a national, employee-owned firm.

Responsibilities

• Help expand KPFF’s presence in the Madison, WI market
• Bring an entrepreneurial mindset while leveraging the support, mentorship, and resources of an established, employee-owned firm
• Play a key role in building something meaningful from the ground up in an emerging market
• Grow on your existing and establish new client relationships and position KPFF as

Job description

Who We Are

Company Description

At KPFF, we believe great engineering starts with great people. As a nationally recognized, employee-owned engineering firm, we deliver impactful projects across the country while staying deeply connected to the communities we serve.

Our KPFF Latitude Team offers something increasingly rare: the opportunity to continue building an established career close to home while working on innovative, high-profile projects nationwide. Whether you are looking to return to Madison, deepen your local roots, or take the next step in your leadership journey, KPFF offers the reach and technical depth of a national firm with the culture and flexibility of a local team.

At KPFF, careers are shaped by initiative, mentorship, and leadership, not rigid corporate ladders. We invest heavily in developing future leaders through hands-on mentorship, technical collaboration, and opportunities to grow your career in the direction that matters most to you.

Learn more at kpff.com.

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The Opportunity

Have you ever wanted the opportunity to help build something meaningful from the ground up but doing it all on your own seems daunting?

KPFF is seeking a Structural Engineering Team Leader to help grow our presence in Madison, WI. With an initial foundation already in place, this role offers the rare opportunity to shape the future of a growing office, build strong community relationships, and help create a thriving local team, all with the support, resources, and technical depth of a firm with national reach.

You’ll help establish KPFF as a trusted engineering partner in the Madison market by working with your current connections and establishing new client relationships, mentoring future team members, and helping shape projects that strengthen the local community. At the same time, you’ll collaborate with talented engineers nationwide on technically challenging and high-profile projects.

This role combines the entrepreneurial energy of building something from the ground up with the stability, mentorship, and collaboration of an established, employee-owned firm. Whether you are looking to return to Wisconsin, deepen your local roots, or create a lasting impact in a growing market, KPFF offers the opportunity to build something meaningful both locally and nationally.

What You’ll Do

• Help expand KPFF’s presence in the Madison, WI market
• Bring an entrepreneurial mindset while leveraging the support, mentorship, and resources of an established, employee-owned firm
• Play a key role in building something meaningful from the ground up in an emerging market
• Grow on your existing and establish new client relationships and position KPFF as