Bridge Designer - Structural

Overview

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an engineering design firm with over 60 years of experience in innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment and tackles complex infrastructure challenges. Our team culture emphasizes balance, growth, and well-being, supporting professional journeys 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 regional strengths.

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KPFF is looking for full-time structural engineering professionals for our Greater Los Angeles Structural office. We seek a highly motivated person with a passion for engineering excellence and eager to develop design and project management skills. This position provides the opportunity to work for a variety of public and private clients on 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 fosters frequent collaboration and connects all levels of the organization, from interns to Principals. We promote 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 help 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 will contribute 3% of your 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 with core collaboration hours 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
• Bonus for PE or SE achievement in addition to testing fee reimbursement
• Monthly cell phone stipend
• Monthly Way We Work stipend for remote work and transit
• Semi-annual bonuses
• Opportunities for educational events, relationship building, and fun

Pay Range is $85,000–$95,000 depending on education, experience, and licensure.

• B.S. in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis)
• M.S. in Civil Engineering preferred (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 nonlinear analysis
• Ability to work dynamically with clients and project team members
• At least two years of full-time experience as a structural DE or equivalent required
• If you are interested in this position, please apply on our careers page. Resumes submitted elsewhere will not be considered.

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. Cover letter is preferable and should address the following:

• Describe a time when you were assigned a project or task that turned out to be really difficult. How did you work through it, and what was the outcome?
• Who has most influenced you and why?

• Bridges
• Wharves and Piers
• Water Treatment Infrastructure

• Duties are performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk or computer table
• Duties require the ability to actively engage with a computer for several hours per day
• May occasionally need to lift items up to 15 lbs
• Duties require in-person attendance, Monday through Friday, during business hours (8 AM to 5 PM) at our Downtown Los Angeles office during the training period
• Following a satisfactory…