Structural Engineer — Help Shape Communities While Growing Your Career with KPFF
Columbus, Ohio, United States · On-site
Mid level
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Senior Structural Engineer — Local Roots, National Impact
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Manage all aspects of structural engineering projects from concept through construction, including planning, budgeting, and resource allocation. Perform structural analysis and design for various building types while collaborating with clients and BIM professionals.
Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering and a Professional Engineer (PE) license. Candidates must have at least 4 years of structural engineering design experience and proficiency in structural analysis software and BIM.
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Company Description
Who We Are
At KPFF, we believe great engineering starts with great people. As a nationally recognized, employee-owned engineering firm, we deliver impactful projects across the country while staying deeply connected to the communities we serve.
Our Columbus team offers something increasingly rare: the opportunity to continue building an established career close to home while working on innovative, high-profile projects nationwide. Whether you are looking to return to Columbus, deepen your local roots, or take the next step in your structural engineering journey, KPFF offers the reach and technical depth of a national firm with the culture and flexibility of a local team.
At KPFF, careers are shaped by initiative, mentorship, and leadership, not rigid corporate ladders. We invest heavily in developing future leaders through hands-on mentorship, technical collaboration, and opportunities to grow your career in the direction that matters most to you.
We are seeking an adaptive and thoughtful Structural Engineer with 4+ years of experience to join our growing Columbus team.
This role offers the opportunity to build a meaningful career close to home while contributing to innovative structural engineering projects across the country. Whether you are looking to return to Columbus, stay connected to the community you care about, or expand your career opportunities without leaving your hometown, KPFF offers the project diversity and reach of a national firm with the mentorship, support, and connection of a local team.
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.
What You’ll Do
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
Qualifications
Professional Background
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering (Master’s preferred)
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Minimum 4 years of structural engineering design experience (project management experience is a plus)
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
Additional Information
We Also Have Some Pretty Sweet Benefits!
At KPFF, we believe your growth goes beyond project work. We invest in every team member’s personal and professional development by offering generous paid time off to recharge, regular career check-ins to align goals and growth opportunities, and paid educational programs to support licensure and lifelong learning. Your success matters here — and we provide the time, resources, and mentorship to help you thrive.
Generous PTO & Holiday Pay – supporting your wellbeing and rest, including 2 flexible holidays.
Comprehensive Benefits – 2 healthcare options, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), short- and long-term disability, life & ADD insurance.
Short-Term/Impact Bonus: Impact Bonuses are distributed on a semi-annual basis and are consistent with role, impact and Reporting Center Performance.
Paid Family Leave: KPFF provides paid time off to help take care of your loved ones.
Paid Overtime - KPFF pays you for every hour you work and gives you the option to “bank” your time for later use as vacation or to be paid out once a month.
401(k) with 3% Contribution – KPFF contributes whether you do or not!
Mentorship & Technical Excellence Programs – Through KPFF’s Forefront Education Program, you’ll receive unparalleled mentorship from seasoned professionals, empowering you to excel in your career from day one. Thrive in a setting that values your development and independence, where your ideas are welcomed, and your contributions make a real impact.
PDH Budget – KPFF offers a bank of both funds and time to help further your education on an annual basis.
Paid Exams, Memberships & Educational Opportunities – To help better support our team members, we provide reimbursement for the PE and SE exams, an annual membership budget, and also 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.
Physical and Work Environment:
Work is typically conducted in an office setting, with frequent use of a computer.
Occasional lifting up to 15 lbs.
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KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religion, marital status, sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected basis.
Providing Civil, Structural, Survey, Specialty, and Protective Design Services
Industry
Professional Services
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Founded
1960
Headquarters
Seattle, Washington
LinkedIn followers
48,013
KPFF is a multi-office, multi-discipline engineering firm. We’re driven by a commitment to our core values of Excellence, Trust, Relationships, Stability, and Passion; defining our professional practice, how we are organized and our commitment to our clients and employees. For more than 60 years, KPFF has provided creative, practical solutions for projects of all kinds, scales and industries. We approach every design challenge to fulfill our passion for solving problems, delivering excellence and enabling the growth and creativity of our people, partners and profession.
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