Structural Engineering Leader

Kimley-Horn•Seattle, WA

18d

About The Position

Kimley-Horn is seeking a talented and experienced Structural Engineering Leader with 12+ years of experience to join our Building Structures team in Seattle. This is a unique opportunity to lead innovative building projects, collaborate with top-tier professionals, and make a lasting impact in a people-first, growth-oriented firm. At Kimley-Horn, we put people first. We’re consistently ranked among the best firms to work for, with a culture that supports your career growth and rewards innovation and leadership. As a Structural Engineering Leader in our growing Seattle office, you'll take ownership of a wide variety of building projects—ranging from data center, commercial, and industrial through to healthcare and multi-family. You will: Deliver exceptional client service Develop and grow new and existing client relationships in Seattle, PNW, and West Coast Markets. Collaborate with other leaders to develop an action a growth plan for St ructural Engineering practice in Seattle and greater PNW Lead, develop, recruit, and mentor junior and mid-level staff. Act as Structural EoR , Structural Discipline Lead, or Proje ct Manager on projects Lead structural design and analysis for new and existing buildings, including rehab, repairs, and site structures Collaborate with owners, architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored engineering solutions M anag e timelines, budgets, and client relationships Stay ahead of industry trends, codes, and standards—and integrate them into every design Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders, including preparing project reports and presentations

Requirements

Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) in Washington with ability to get licensure in California and Oregon preferred.
Bachelor’s or Master’s (preferred) in Civil / Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Proficiency in industry standard structural analysis and documentation tools ( CSi Suite, REVIT, Rh ino, Bluebeam, etc )
Strong command of building codes, structural systems, and engineering best practices
Exceptional communication, leadership, and project management skills
Detail-oriented, creative problem solver, and client-focused mindset

Nice To Haves

Experience in Performance Based Design or Computational Design is a bonus.

Responsibilities

Deliver exceptional client service
Develop and grow new and existing client relationships in Seattle, PNW, and West Coast Markets.
Collaborate with other leaders to develop an action a growth plan for St ructural Engineering practice in Seattle and greater PNW
Lead, develop, recruit, and mentor junior and mid-level staff.
Act as Structural EoR , Structural Discipline Lead, or Proje ct Manager on projects
Lead structural design and analysis for new and existing buildings, including rehab, repairs, and site structures
Collaborate with owners, architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver tailored engineering solutions
M anag e timelines, budgets, and client relationships
Stay ahead of industry trends, codes, and standards—and integrate them into every design
Communicate effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders, including preparing project reports and presentations

Benefits

Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to1- company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

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