Bridge Designer 4-6 Years - Structural
About The Position
KPFF is looking for full-time structural engineering professionals for our Greater Los Angeles Structural office. We are seeking a highly motivated person with a passion for engineering excellence, and eager to develop design and project management skills. This position will provide the opportunity to work for a variety of public and private clients on all types of projects through planning, design, permitting and construction. Our work focuses on structural design on infrastructure projects, including bridges, waterfront infrastructure, and other horizontal construction projects on the West Coast region. Our engineers work in a team structure that allows frequent collaboration and connection to all layers of our organization, from interns to Principals. We foster a culture where our engineers collaborate outside of the project work through social events, educational programs and technical training. We provide numerous opportunities for professional growth, learning, and teaching. Individual accomplishments and successful projects determine your future at KPFF, and your dedication and talent will drive your career here. This is an Exempt employment position, all overtime hours are paid at an hourly rate.
Requirements
- Minimum of 4-6 years of structural design experience with a PE in the State of California or ability to get reciprocity.
- B.S. in Civil Engineering (with a structural emphasis)
- EIT is required
- Bridge design experience
- Concrete, steel, and timber coursework and /or design experience
- Pre-stressed concrete and seismic coursework and/or design experience
- Familiarity with performance-based seismic design, non-linear push-over analysis and soil-structure interaction analysis.
- Knowledge of AASHTO, ASCE7, ASCE61-14, IBC, AISC, ACI and NDS
- Ability to work dynamically with clients and project team members
- An interest in working on a wide variety of non-building related project types.
- Ability to read redlines and modify drawings accurately.
Nice To Haves
- M.S in Civil Engineering preferred (with a structural emphasis)
- Proficiency in SAP2000, L-Pile, CSI Bridge, MS Excel, and VBA is preferred
Responsibilities
- Structural design on infrastructure projects, including bridges, waterfront infrastructure, and other horizontal construction projects.
- Work for a variety of public and private clients on all types of projects through planning, design, permitting and construction.
- Prepare structural engineering documents and specifications for projects.
- Modify drawings accurately based on redlines.
Benefits
- Medical insurance options to choose from
- VSP Vision Insurance
- Delta Dental Insurance
- 7 paid holidays
- 2 floating holidays
- 2 weeks vacation annually
- 2 weeks of personal and sick time
- 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
- 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!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
