Structural Engineering - Project Engineer

At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just 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 www.kpff.com.

KPFF, Inc. is seeking a Project Engineer for its Los Angeles, California office.

Job Duties: Work on a variety of engineering projects throughout planning, design, permitting and construction, with a focus on civic and institutional buildings, residential construction, and research laboratory structures.  Design main building system - lateral, gravity, foundations, and diaphragms; Draw and coordinate details and plans for drafting; Responsible for quality of Construction Documents for design work; Responsible for project RFI’s and submittals; Supervise design engineers in construction administration tasks; Oversee design engineers work on system design; and Provide quality feedback to others during projects and in the Reviews/Coaching Program. Telecommuting permitted 2 days per week.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s or foreign equivalent degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, plus one year of experience in:

• Structural analysis and seismic design using finite element analysis (FEA) software, including ETABS, SAFE and RAM Steel;
• Analyzing and designing concrete, steel and masonry structural members using hand calculations and software (Enercalc, spCol), in accordance with ACI 318, AISC 360 and TMS 402/602 standards;
• Designing gravity, lateral, and foundation (shallow and pile footings) systems for new buildings and existing building retrofits in high seismic hazard zones;
• Designing new concrete, steel, and masonry buildings in accordance with ASCE 7 and California Building Code (CBC);
• Developing retrofit schemes for existing buildings in accordance with ASCE 41 and California Existing Building Code (CEBC);
• Developing structural drawings and details for permit and construction;
• Providing technical guidance to and oversight of Design Engineers for conformance to a project’s structural system design.

Also requires California Profession Engineer (P.E.) license in Civil Engineering.

Salary range: $108,000 - $112,000.

Job Order number must be indicated on your response.

Please apply at https://www.kpff.com/culture-and-careers/  

Or send resume to:

Katrina Salazar, JOB # 101

KPFF, Inc.

700 S Flower St., Suite 2100

Los Angeles, CA 90017

or [email protected]

Our Employees

Our employees are valued and empowered, collaborative and team oriented, innovative in their approach and passionate about their work. They are reliable, trustworthy and open with a high level of integrity. They value diversity, are inclusive and are committed to critically thinking through problems and finding solutions. 

Our Offices

Our Greater Los Angeles Structural office has two locations at the Bloc in Downtown Los Angeles and at the Irvine Towers in Irvine. A warm and friendly environment, we are dedicated to growing with our employees and allowing people to pursue their passions. 

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