Emerging Structural Engineering Leader – Elevate Mentorship and Gro

Job Description

We’re seeking an adaptive, growth-focused Structural Engineer to join our expanding Columbus team. As a key contributor you’ll have the chance to work on a variety of exciting projects from start to finish while guiding the future of our office. We provide the resources, mentorship, and flexibility to balance your work and personal life in a meaningful way.

KPFF is deeply committed to supporting your career goals and overall well‑being. You’ll have opportunities for personal development, career advancement, and exposure to diverse projects. Our culture promotes work‑life integration, generous benefits, and competitive salary that includes paid overtime.

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of structural engineering projects while ensuring efficiency and innovation.
• Mentor and provide leadership to project engineers and BIM team members, helping them navigate complex projects and grow professionally.
• Collaborate with clients to provide clear communication and deliver results that meet their needs.
• Help KPFF achieve its goal of being a perpetual organization, focusing on happy staff, happy clients, great engineering, and strong financial outcomes.
• Conduct feasibility studies, site investigations, and structural assessments.
• Oversee the preparation of engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports, ensuring compliance with building codes and standards.
• Identify potential risks on projects and implement strategies to mitigate them.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in structural engineering design and at least 2 years of project management experience.
• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software (ETABS, RAM, RISA‑3D, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of building codes and standards (IBC, ASCE, ACI, AISC).
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Experience with BIM software (Revit, Bluebeam).
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

• Generous PTO & Holiday Pay – including 2 flexible holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits: two healthcare options, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Program, short‑ and long‑term disability, life & ADD insurance.
• Paid Overtime – pay for every hour worked and option to bank time.
• 401(k) with 3% contribution from KPFF.
• Paid educational and exam opportunities: support for PE and SE exams, monetary bonuses upon passing SE.
• Mentorship and technical excellence programs through the Forefront Education Program.
• Opportunities to work on diverse projects nationwide with a network of 1,500+ professionals.
• A collaborative, inclusive culture that values people first.

• Work is typically conducted in an office setting, with frequent use of a computer.
• Occasional lifting up to 15 lbs.

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.