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 playing a vital role in guiding the future of our office. We are passionate about providing you with the resources and mentorship to grow your career while also offering the flexibility to balance your work and personal life in a meaningful way.

• 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, ensuring clear communication and delivering 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 – supporting your well‑being and rest, including 2 flexible holidays.
• Comprehensive Benefits – 2 healthcare options, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), short and long‑term disability, life & ADD insurance.
• Supportive Leave Option – paid time off to help take care of loved ones.
• Paid Overtime – we pay you for every hour you work and give you the option to “bank” your time for later use as vacation or to be paid out once a month.
• 401(k) with 3% Contribution – we contribute whether you do or not.
• Mentorship & Technical Excellence Programs – through our Forefront Education Program, you’ll receive unparalleled mentorship from seasoned professionals.
• Paid Exams & Educational Opportunities – we pay for PE and SE exams and offer a monetary bonus upon passing your SE.
• Opportunities to work on diverse projects nationwide with a network of 1,500+ professionals.
• A fun, collaborative, and 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.