Bridge Engineer/Project Manager
About The Position
KPFF Spokane's Heavy 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, culverts 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 Spokane, our Heavy Civil/Structural team is seeking an experienced Bridge/Structural Engineer with 7-12 years of relevant experience. The Bridge/Heavy-Civil Team consists of primarily structural engineers working in a vast array of bridge and heavy-civil design fields such as highway bridges, pedestrian bridges, walls, culverts/fish-passage, bridge inspection, ferry terminals, and piers/wharves. We pride ourselves on our collaborative approach to consulting, working with clients from across the industry, including small local agencies, transportation departments, architects, and contractors. At KPFF there is always something new to learn and endless opportunities to innovate. This position will allow you to lead and participate in the engineering design and management of a wide range of transportation projects in the Inland Northwest and beyond as well as:
Requirements
- BSCE with emphasis in Structural Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) License in Washington State or the ability to obtain via reciprocity
- 7-12 years of experience
Nice To Haves
- MSCE or MSE with emphasis in Structural Engineering
- Structural Engineer (SE) License
- 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
- Experience monitoring budgets and schedules, interacting with clients, and leading junior engineers.
- Strong communicator and collaborator
- Self-motivated
- Eager to develop and grow as a structural engineer
- Ability to work with, mentor, and lead junior engineers
- Passionate about providing exceptional client services
- Strong technical and organizational abilities
Responsibilities
- Lead planning, design and construction support on stimulating infrastructure projects.
- Develop and manage project scope, schedule and budget.
- Engage with clients to define and achieve a successful outcome.
- Lead and mentor junior engineers.
- Perform structural design and analyses.
- Perform inspection/field work.
- Grow our practice in the Inland Northwest.
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 STA 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
