Job Description
Buildings for hospitals, parking structures, and higher education facilities rely on designers creating resilient plans using steel and concrete materials. Designers oversee structures spanning high-rise towers to residential developments, ensuring compliance with codes. These roles advance sustainable construction by integrating specialized systems for varied building types.
KPFF Consulting Engineers operates as a multi-discipline firm supporting projects since 1960, with 1,400 specialists in 30 offices nationwide. The organization provides decentralized opportunities for growth on diverse infrastructure initiatives.
Activities include applying advanced techniques to design projects in collaboration with architects and developers, while gaining experience under licensed engineers. Workers use Revit and analysis software amid team environments, preparing for FE exams. Coordination with developers involves evaluating system efficiency under budget constraints.
Compensation includes an annual range of $80,200 to $90,000 with bonuses. Positions feature office settings plus site inspections, offering medical insurance, dental options, and 401(k) contributions from KPFF Consulting Engineers.
Responsibilities
- Provide pre-design services for building structures
- Develop design concepts for steel, concrete, and mass timber systems
- Perform analysis of structural elements
- Prepare construction documents and plans
- Coordinate with architects and developers
- Participate in project meetings and reviews
Requirements
- Master of Science in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis
- 0-4 years experience
- Engineer-in-Training certification preferred
- Strong communicator and collaborator skills
- Self-motivated with enthusiasm for development