Structural Engineer-Diver

KPFF Consulting Engineers•Tacoma, WA

22d•$90,000 - $160,000•Hybrid

About The Position

KPFF’s Special Projects Group is seeking qualified Structural Engineers/Certified Divers that are ready to take their career to the next level. The successful candidate(s) will have the opportunity to be directly involved in a wide variety of challenging projects including port developments, marine engineering, ferry terminals, shipyards, fish & wildlife facilities, naval facilities, small boat marinas, municipal structures, floating structures, and design-build infrastructure. We are looking for self-motivated people who are eager to develop design with project management skills and who are passionate about providing exceptional client service.

Requirements

BS in Civil Engineering (with a structural emphasis)
Minimum 2 years’ experience with underwater and topside inspection of marine infrastructure
EIT is required
Current ADCI certification card
Ability to operate on SCUBA and Surface Supplied Air
Travel required
Current First Aid, CPR, AED, Oxygen Administration Certifications
Current/Ability to pass ADCI Compliant Dive Physical
Concrete, steel, and timber design experience
Ability to work dynamically with clients and project team members
An interest in working on a wide variety of non-building related project types

Nice To Haves

MS in Civil Engineering preferred (with a structural emphasis)
Technical Report writing experience preferred.
Candidates should be comfortable operating small watercraft
PE or SE preferred.
Pre-stressed concrete and seismic design experience preferred
Familiarity with performance-based seismic design, non-linear push-over analysis, and soil-structure interaction analysis preferred
Knowledge of ASCE 61-14, AASHTO, IBC, ASCE-7, AISC, ACI, and NDS
Proficiency in SAP2000, L-Pile, MS Excel, and VBA is preferred

Responsibilities

Directly involved in a wide variety of challenging projects including port developments, marine engineering, ferry terminals, shipyards, fish & wildlife facilities, naval facilities, small boat marinas, municipal structures, floating structures, and design-build infrastructure.
Develop design with project management skills.
Provide exceptional client service.

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution (regardless of employee contribution)
Medical insurance (two plans available to choose from)
Dental insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Life insurance
KPFF Paid Family Leave
Short-term and Long-term disability insurance
Paid holidays (including two floating Holidays)
Paid time off (vacation, sick, jury duty)
Hybrid work environment
Professional development education opportunities
Mentorship program
Monthly social events
Professional Licensure Recognition Program
Winter parties and summer picnics
Office committee opportunities
Community projects participation