Bridge Engineer - Structural

Company Description

KPFF Consulting Engineers is more than an engineering design firm
. For over 60 years
, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment and tackles complex infrastructure challenges
. Our team culture emphasizes balance, growth, and well‑being
, supporting each member’s professional journey with flexibility
, generous benefits, and a collaborative approach to work‑life integration. With over 1,400 professionals across 27 offices nationwide
, KPFF’s decentralized structure allows each office the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their regional strengths. Learn more at

KPFF is looking for full‑time structural engineering professionals for our Greater Los Angeles Structural office. We are seeking a highly motivated person with a passion for engineering excellence and an eagerness to develop design and project management skills. The position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of public and private clients on all types of projects through planning, design, permitting and construction.

Our work focuses on structural design on infrastructure projects, including bridges, waterfront infrastructure and other horizontal construction projects on the West Coast region.

Our engineers work in a team structure that allows frequent collaboration and connection to all layers of our organization, from interns to principals. We foster a culture where engineers collaborate outside of project work through social events, educational programs and technical training. We provide numerous opportunities for professional growth, learning, and teaching. Individual accomplishments and successful projects determine your future at KPFF, and your dedication and talent will drive your career here.

This is an Exempt employment position; all overtime hours are paid at an hourly rate.

• Medical insurance options to choose from, VSP Vision Insurance, and Delta Dental Insurance
• 7 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays per year
• 2 weeks vacation annually, with seniority‑based accruals
• 2 weeks of personal and sick time
• KPFF contributes 3% of your base salary to your 401(k)
• KPFF Paid Family Leave:
  Provides 60% of your base salary for up to 6 weeks in a rolling 12‑month period
• 40‑hour work schedule, Monday through Friday
• Flexible scheduling – core hours of collaboration 9:30‑3:30 PM
• PE or SE holders receive a bonus in addition to testing fee reimbursement
• 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 is $95,000–$100,000 depending on education, experience, and licensure.

• Minimum 4‑6 years of structural design experience with a PE in the State of California or ability to obtain reciprocity.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering (with a structural emphasis)
• M.S. in Civil Engineering preferred (with a structural emphasis)
• EIT required
• Bridge design experience
• Concrete, steel, and timber coursework and/or design experience
• Pre‑stressed concrete and seismic coursework and/or design experience
• Familiarity with performance‑based seismic design, nonlinear push‑over analysis, and soil‑structure interaction analysis.
• Knowledge of AASHTO, ASCE 7, ASCE 61‑14, IBC, AISC, ACI, and NDS
• Proficiency in SAP
  2000, L‑Pile, CSI Bridge, MS Excel, and VBA preferred.
• Ability to work dynamically with clients and project team members.
• Interest in working on a wide variety of non‑building related project types.
• Ability to prepare structural engineering documents and specifications for projects.
• Ability to read redlines and modify drawings accurately.

• Transportation infrastructure
• Bridges
• Ports
• Industrial developments
• Shipyards
• Cruise terminals
• Small boat harbors and marinas
• Railway infrastructure
• Water treatment infrastructure

If you are interested in this position, please apply on our careers page. Resumes sent elsewhere will not be considered. Transcripts must be provided prior to an interview. A cover letter is preferable and should address the following:

• Describe a time when you were assigned a project…