Structural Engineer — Help Shape Communities While Growing Your Career with KPFF
About The Position
KPFF is seeking an adaptive and thoughtful Structural Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join their growing Nashville team. This role offers the opportunity to build a meaningful career close to home while contributing to innovative structural engineering projects across the country. In this role, you will contribute to structural engineering projects from concept through construction while continuing to grow as a licensed professional. You will work with experienced engineers, BIM professionals, and clients, with mentorship and career support from KPFF’s engineering team. You will take on meaningful project responsibilities, strengthen your technical and leadership skills, and contribute to impactful work locally and nationwide.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Minimum 4 years of structural engineering design experience
- Proficiency with structural analysis and design software such as ETABS, RAM Structural System, RISA‑3D, or similar
- Strong knowledge of applicable building codes and standards (IBC, ASCE, ACI, AISC)
- Experience with BIM software such as Revit
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred
- project management experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of structural engineering projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation
- Perform structural analysis and design for a variety of building types and materials
- Collaborate with clients to understand project goals and maintain clear, consistent communication throughout the project lifecycle
- Participate in feasibility studies, site investigations, and structural assessments, as needed
- Prepare, review, and coordinate engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports in accordance with applicable building codes
- Monitor project progress, identify risks or challenges, and implement mitigation strategies to support successful outcomes
- Support KPFF’s mission of creating a perpetual organization built on happy people, happy clients, strong financial outcomes, and great engineering
- Promote compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations while fostering a culture of safety
Benefits
- Generous PTO & Holiday Pay
- Comprehensive Benefits – 2 healthcare options, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), short- and long-term disability, life & ADD insurance
- Paid Family Leave
- Paid Overtime
- 401(k) with 3% Contribution
- Mentorship & Technical Excellence Programs
- PDH Budget
- Paid Exams, Memberships & Educational Opportunities
- PE License Renewal
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid Parking
- A fun, collaborative, and inclusive culture that values people first.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
