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KPFF Consulting Engineers

Structural Designer - 1-4 Years

Irvine, CA, United States

$88,000 to $102,000 USD / year

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Pay: $88,000 to $102,000 USD / year
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 3, 2026

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Company Description 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.

Job Description

We are seeking a Structural Engineer to join our team and contribute to a wide range of projects, including civic and institutional buildings, healthcare facilities, residential construction, and research laboratory structures. 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.

What You Will Be Doing:

Designing gravity, lateral, and foundation systems (shallow and deep foundations) for new buildings and retrofit projects in high seismic hazard zones.
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.
Analyzing and designing structural members in concrete, steel, and masonry using hand calculations and software (Enercalc, spCol) in compliance with ACI 318, AISC 360, and TMS 402/602 standards.
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).
Producing comprehensive calculation packages, structural drawings, and details for permit and construction.
Supporting Construction Administration activities, including submittal review, RFI coordination, and drawing development.
Collaborating with the BIM department to maintain organizational standards for drawing production.
Coordinating with project managers, architects, and other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.
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.

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
7 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays for you to use each year
2 weeks vacation annually, with competitive seniority based accruals
2 weeks of personal and sick time to care for yourself and your family members
KPFF will contribute 3% of your base salary to your 401 (k) regardless of your contribution
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
40-hour work schedule, Monday through Friday
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
Monthly Way We Work stipend for remote work and transit expenses
Semi-annual Bonuses
Opportunities for educational events, relationship building, and fun!

Salary Pay Range $88,000-$102,000 salary depending on education, licensure, and applicable experience.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

One year of full-time work experience as an engineer in a structural consulting organization.
BS in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis in Structures)
At least a 3.0 cumulative GPA in Undergraduate coursework
Transcripts showing completed courses in:
Structural Analysis
Mechanics of Materials
Concrete
Steel or Wood Design
EIT required

Preferred Qualifications

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:
Structural Design
Steel or Wood Design
Concrete
Seismic
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.
Strong knowledge of relevant codes and standards, including ACI 318, AISC 360, TMS 402/602, ASCE 7, ASCE 41, CBC, and CEBC.
Ability to design multiple structural materials (concrete, steel, CMU, wood).
Experience with HCAI/OSHPD projects and/or DSA projects.
Experience developing retrofit schemes for existing structures.
Experience designing healthcare, laboratory, or other highly regulated facilities.
Solid understanding of seismic design principles and experience working in high seismic hazard zones.
Skilled in preparing technical documents, structural drawings, and calculation packages.
Strong coordination and communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
Ability to supervise and mentor design engineers, and provide quality control oversight.
Strong organizational and time-management abilities to balance multiple projects.

Additional Information Application Process If you are interested in this position, please apply on our careers page. Resumes sent elsewhere will not be considered. Please provide transcripts for all undergraduate and graduate courses as well as a cover letter. In your cover letter (PDF) please respond to the following prompts:

Why have you decided to pursue Structural Engineering?
Should you be selected, what are your goals & interests for this internship?

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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 our business hours of 8 AM to 5 PM at our Irvine Towers office in Irvine for the training period.
Following a satisfactory training period a hybrid schedule of 2 days per week in the office may be accommodated.

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.

KPFF Consulting Engineers 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.S. 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 (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected basis.

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Research
Collaboration
Leadership
FEA
Regulatory compliance
TMS
Building information modelling
Quality control
Civil engineering
Material mechanics
EIT
Structural engineering
P.Eng.
Design principles
Communication skills
Statistical process control
Time management

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