Bridge Engineer/Project Engineer
About The Position
KPFF Seattle's Civil/Structural Team is composed primarily of structural engineers who design and evaluate infrastructure that connects communities. Our work spans a wide range of bridge and heavy-civil projects, including highway and pedestrian bridges, retaining walls, structures that support fish passage, ferry terminals, piers, wharves, and structural inspections. We take pride in our collaborative approach to consulting, partnering with clients across the industry, from small local agencies, to state transportation departments, to architects and contractors. Our team contributes to projects that range from feasibility studies, to new construction, to rehabilitation, to retrofits, always with a focus on technical excellence, environmental stewardship, and community impact. Located in downtown Seattle, our Civil/Structural team is seeking an experienced Bridge Engineer with 4+ years of relevant experience. This role involves working on complex bridge projects from design through construction administration. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise, leadership capabilities, and a proactive approach to project coordination and client interaction.
Requirements
- BSCE with emphasis in Structural Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) License in Washington State or the ability to obtain via reciprocity
- 4-7 years of experience
Nice To Haves
- MSCE or MSE with emphasis in Structural Engineering
- Experience in the design and construction of reinforced concrete and structural steel structures
- Proficiency with the following, or similar, software: CSI Software Suite (SAP, CSI Bridge), PG Super
- Strong technical and organizational abilities
- Motivation to develop and grow as a structural engineer
- Ability to work with and mentor junior engineers
- Strong communicator and collaborator
- Experience monitoring budgets and schedules, interacting with clients, and leading junior engineers.
- Passionate about providing exceptional client services
Responsibilities
- Design single and multi-span bridges using engineering software.
- Apply advanced seismic design and soil-structure interaction principles.
- Perform load ratings for simple and complex bridges.
- Conduct inspections and field work.
- Supervise Designers and Drafters.
- Prepare plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports.
- Manage RFIs, submittals, and assist with change orders during construction.
- Review project scope and identify out-of-scope work.
- Monitor budgets and schedules.
- Interact with clients and subconsultants to maintain strong relationships.
- Provide feedback and mentor junior staff.
Benefits
- An excellent 401K retirement savings plan with employer contributions
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance, with a no-premium option
- Vision insurance, with a no-premium option
- Health Savings Account (HSA) option with employer contribution
- Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option
- Dependent care FSA option
- Employee Assistance Program
- Group life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- Seven paid holidays and two floating holidays
- 10 vacation days annually, which increases with years of service.
- 10 days of personal and sick time to care for yourself and family members.
- Up to one-week (five business days) paid jury duty per year.
- Six weeks of supplemental paid family leave
- Travel accident insurance
- Subsidized ORCA bus/rail pass
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
