Senior Structural Engineer - Waterfront​/Marine; Special Projects

About KPFF

KPFF is a multi‑office, multi‑discipline engineering firm with more than 1,500 professionals nationwide. We provide creative solutions for diverse projects and thrive in a decentralized structure that offers abundant flexibility and opportunities for professional growth.

The Special Projects Group is seeking an ambitious Structural Engineer for our Tacoma, WA office. You will work on waterfront and industrial infrastructure projects, leveraging your expertise in design, project management, and client service.

• Structural Design and Development: Apply engineering expertise to projects involving pile design, bulkhead walls, prestressed concrete, and seismic design for marine terminals, shipyards, marinas, and floating structures.
• Project Leadership: Manage project tasks, coordinate timelines, budgets, and resources, conduct site visits and inspections, and mentor team members.
• Client Engagement: Foster strong client relationships, provide clear communication, deliver customized solutions, and serve as a trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle.

• Minimum 15 years of structural design experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.
• Preferred MS in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis.
• Professional Engineer (SE) license required.
• Experience in concrete, steel, timber, pile, bulkhead wall, prestressed concrete, and seismic design.
• Knowledge of ASCE 61‑14, AASHTO, IBC, ASCE‑7, AISC, ACI, NDS.
• Proficiency in SAP
  2000, L‑Pile, MS Excel, VBA (preferred).
• Excellent teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Dynamic, collaborative work style and enthusiasm for design and project management.
• Commitment to exceptional client service.

• Standard office setting; prolonged sitting at a desk or computer.
• Occasional lifting objects up to 15 lbs.
• Occasional on‑site visits requiring walking, standing, kneeling, or navigating uneven terrain.
• Travel to project sites or client meetings, possibly driving or flying.

• Hybrid work environment.
• Professional development education opportunities.
• Mentorship program.
• Monthly social events.
• Professional licensure recognition program.
• Winter parties and summer picnics.
• Office committee opportunities.
• Community projects participation.

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution.
• Medical insurance (two plans available).
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Healthcare and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• KPFF Paid Family Leave.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• Paid holidays (including two floating holidays).
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, jury duty).

Competitive base salary based on experience, education, and skills. Expected range for a qualified candidate with 15+ years of experience is $150,000–$230,000. Performance‑based bonuses recognize outstanding contributions.

The KPFF Special Projects Division has been at the forefront of addressing specialized challenges since 1996. With over 150 team members in Long Beach, CA, Tacoma, WA, and Seattle, WA, we combine dedicated project managers, a skilled technical team, and a commitment to innovation.

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 identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status, protected disability, or any other protected basis. KPFF participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.