Kpffconsultingengineers

Kpffconsultingengineers

Structural Designer - 1-4 Years

Los Angeles, CA, United States · Internship

Sponsorship not specified$88k-$102kDetected 19 days ago
FEAStructural AnalysisResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationBIM

About the role

  • For over 60 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment and tackles complex infrastructure challenges.
  • With over 1,400 professionals across 27 offices nationwide, KPFF's decentralized structure allows each office the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their r egional strengths.
  • Salary Pay Range $88,000-$102,000 salary depending on education, licensure, and applicable experience.

Responsibilities

  • The Structural Engineer will be responsible for performing structural analysis and seismic design, developing construction documents, and supporting projects through all phases from planning and permitting to construction.
  • The role involves both technical design and collaboration across disciplines, with opportunities for leadership and mentorship.
  • Performing structural analysis and seismic design using finite element analysis (FEA) software such as ETABS, RISA, SAFE, and RAM Steel.
  • Designing main building systems-including columns, beams, footings, diaphragms-and secondary systems such as anchorage, bracing, partitions, and retaining walls.
  • Designing new concrete, steel, and masonry structures in accordance with ASCE 7 and the California Building Code (CBC), and developing retrofit schemes for existing buildings in accordance with ASCE 41 and the California Existing Building Code (CEBC).
  • Collaborating with the BIM department to maintain organizational standards for drawing production.
  • Providing technical guidance and oversight to junior engineers to ensure conformance with project design requirements.
  • Supervising design engineers in construction administration tasks and ensuring quality control of construction documents.

Requirements

  • Duties require the ability to actively engage with a computer for several hours per day.

Nice to have

  • Four years of full-time work experience as an engineer in a structural consulting organization.
  • Two years of experience training and supervising junior engineers.
  • Master's degree in Structural Engineering or in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structures.
  • At least a 3.0 cumulative GPA in Graduate coursework
  • Transcripts showing completed graduate level courses in:
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in California.
  • Highly qualified candidates have full-time work experience as an engineer in a structural consulting organization.
  • Proficiency in FEA and structural design software, including ETABS, RISA, SAFE, RAM Steel, Enercalc, and spCol.

Compensation

  • Pay Range $88,000-$102,000 salary depending on education, licensure, and applicable experience.
  • KPFF will contribute 3% of your base salary to your 401 (k) regardless of your contribution
  • Semi-annual Bonuses

Benefits

  • KPFF is proud to provide our employees with benefits options that fit their unique lives, including:
  • Medical insurance options to choose from, VSP Vision Insurance, and Delta Dental Insurance
  • 2 weeks vacation annually, with competitive seniority based accruals
  • KPFF Paid Family Leave: Provides 60% of your base salary while on an approved leave for up to 6 weeks in a rolling 12-month period
  • Flexible scheduling - core hours of collaboration are 9:30-3:30 PM
  • Those who earn their CA PE or SE at KPFF receive a licensing bonus in addition to testing fee reimbursement
  • Monthly Cell Phone stipend
  • Opportunities for educational events, relationship building, and fun!
  • 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.

Company info

  • At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • 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

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