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

KPFF Consulting Engineers•Birmingham, AL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

KPFF is seeking a seasoned structural engineer to help lead and grow its structural engineering group in the Birmingham market. The role combines local team and practice development with the technical depth and project opportunities of a national, employee-owned engineering firm. The Group Leader will develop client relationships, support business growth, mentor engineers, and help shape the Birmingham office’s culture, processes, and long-term strategy. The position offers opportunities to contribute to projects nationwide while building a lasting local practice.

Requirements

Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a Bachelor’s degree in Architectural Engineering.
At least 8 years of progressive structural engineering experience, including leadership of complex projects and direct client interaction.
At least 3 years of experience leading teams of three or more engineers.
Design experience across a wide range of materials, project phases, and sectors.
Collaborative leadership style and a passion for mentoring and growth.

Nice To Haves

Structural Engineer (SE) license.
Master’s degree.
Experience with client development, relationship management, and business development.
Interest in growing client partnerships, identifying new opportunities, and supporting practice expansion.

Responsibilities

Help grow KPFF’s structural engineering group in the Birmingham market and 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 opportunities, securing work, and positioning KPFF for continued local and national growth.
Provide technical and project leadership across structural systems, materials, project types, and delivery methods, from early planning through construction.
Help shape office culture, team processes, and long-term strategy.
Connect the Birmingham office with KPFF’s regional and national resources, expertise, and leadership network.

Benefits

Generous paid time off, including seven paid holidays, two flexible holidays, vacation, and personal/sick time accrual.
Two healthcare options, dental and vision insurance, FSA/HSA options, Employee Assistance Program, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Semiannual impact bonuses.
Paid family leave.
Paid overtime; hours over 40 can be cashed out monthly or saved and used as additional PTO.
401(k) with a 3% company contribution.
Mentorship through the Forefront Education Program.
Annual professional development budget of funds and time.
Reimbursement for PE and SE exams, an annual membership budget, and educational opportunities for PDH hours.
Payment for PE license renewal for one state per year.
Flexible scheduling, with core collaboration hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Paid parking or reimbursement for public transit.
Collaborative and inclusive culture.