Bridge Engineer - Entry Level - Structural

Bridge Engineer - Entry Level - Structural

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an engineering design firm with over 60 years of experience in innovative, sustainable engineering. We emphasize balance, growth, and well‑being, supporting each member’s professional journey with flexibility, generous benefits, and a collaborative approach to work‑life integration.

We have over 1,400 professionals across 27 offices nationwide, using a decentralized structure that allows each office the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their regional strengths.

We are seeking full‑time structural engineering professionals for our Greater Los Angeles Structural office. The role involves working for a variety of public and private clients on all types of projects through planning, design, permitting and construction. Focus is on structural design of infrastructure projects, including bridges, waterfront infrastructure, and other horizontal construction projects on the West Coast region.

Engineers work in a team structure that encourages frequent collaboration and connection across all organizational layers, from interns to principals. The position is an exempt role with overtime compensated hourly.

• 7 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays per year
• 2 weeks vacation annually with competitive seniority based accruals
• 2 weeks personal and sick time
• KPFF contributes 3% of base salary to your 401(k) regardless of your contribution
• KPFF Paid Family Leave: 60% of base salary for up to 6 weeks in a rolling 12‑month period
• 40‑hour work schedule, Monday through Friday
• Flexible scheduling – core collaboration hours 9:30–3:30 PM
• Bonus and testing‑fee reimbursement for those who receive PE or SE at KPFF
• Monthly Cell Phone stipend
• Monthly “Way We Work” stipend for remote work and transit expenses
• Semi‑annual bonuses
• Opportunities for educational events, relationship building, and fun

Pay Range: $76,000–$83,000, depending on education and experience.

• B.S. in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis
• M.S. in Civil Engineering preferred with a structural emphasis
• EIT required
• Concrete, steel, and timber coursework and/or design experience
• Pre‑stressed concrete and seismic coursework and/or design experience
• Familiarity with non‑linear analysis
• Ability to work dynamically with clients and project team members

• Apply on our careers page. Resumes sent elsewhere will not be considered.
• Transcripts must be provided prior to an interview.
• Cover letter preferred. Address:
  1) Describe a time when you were assigned a project or task that turned out to be difficult – how did you work through it and what was the outcome?
  2) Who has most influenced you and why?

• Normal office environment, sitting at a desk or computer table.
• Active use of a computer for several hours per day.
• Occasional lifting of items up to 15 lbs.
• In‑person attendance Monday through Friday, 8 AM–5 PM at our Downtown Los Angeles office during training period.
• Following satisfactory training, hybrid schedule of 2 days per week in the office may be accommodated.

Our employees are valued, empowered, collaborative, innovative, and passionate. They are reliable, trustworthy, open, and committed to inclusivity and critical thinking.

The Greater Los Angeles Structural office has two locations: the Bloc in Downtown Los Angeles and the Irvine Towers in Irvine. We foster a warm and friendly environment and are committed to growing with our employees.

All information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.

KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm 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.