Structural Engineering Group Leader — Return Home. Build Something Bigger.

KPFF Consulting Engineers•Birmingham, AL

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

KPFF, a nationally recognized, employee-owned engineering firm, is seeking a seasoned Structural Engineering Group Leader for its Birmingham team. This role offers the unique opportunity to lead a team, grow a market, and shape the future of KPFF's presence in the Birmingham area, combining the resources of a national firm with the culture of a local team. The position involves developing client relationships, building a high-performing team, mentoring engineers, and driving local practice growth with national support. The firm emphasizes career development through initiative, mentorship, and leadership, rather than rigid corporate structures.

Requirements

Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering OR Bachelor's Degree in Architectural Engineering
8+ years of progressive structural engineering experience, including leadership of complex projects and direct client interaction.
Minimum 3 years of experience leading teams of three or more engineers
Design experience across a wide range of materials, project phases and sectors
A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring and growth

Nice To Haves

Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred
Masters degree preferred
Experience with client development, relationship management, and business development is preferred, but not required.
Candidates should have an interest in helping grow client partnerships, identify new opportunities, and support the continued expansion of the practice.

Responsibilities

Help grow KPFF’s structural engineering group in the Birmingham market, expand the office’s local presence, client base, and long-term impact.
Assist in building, mentoring, and developing a high-performing team of engineers and BIM modelers through technical guidance, career development, delegation, and recruiting support.
Strengthen and expand client relationships by identifying new opportunities, securing work, and positioning KPFF for continued growth, both locally and nationally.
Provide technical and project leadership across a range of structural systems, materials, project types, and delivery methods, from early planning through construction.
Help shape office culture, team processes, and long-term strategy while connecting the Birmingham office with KPFF’s regional and national resources, expertise, and leadership network.

Benefits

Generous paid time off to recharge
Regular career check-ins to align goals and growth opportunities
Paid educational programs to support licensure and lifelong learning
7 paid holidays, 2 flexible holidays, vacation, and personal/sick time accrual.
2 healthcare options, dental, vision, FSA/HSA options, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), short and long term disability, life, & ADD insurance
Paid Family Leave
Paid Overtime - KPFF pays you for every hour you work. Any hours over 40 can be cashed out monthly or saved for later and used as additional PTO
401(k) with 3% Contribution
Mentorship through KPFF’s Forefront Education Program
PDH Budget – funds and time to help further your education on an annual basis.
Paid Exams, Memberships & Educational Opportunities – reimbursement for the PE and SE exams, an annual membership budget, and Reporting Center Wide educational opportunities for PDH hours
PE License Renewal – We pay for PE license renewals for 1 state/year
Flexible scheduling - core hours of collaboration are 8:30-4:30 PM
Paid Parking – KPFF provides parking or reimbursement for public transit for all team members
A fun, collaborative, and inclusive culture that values people first.