Structural Engineering Rockstar Looking to Make a Difference? - KPFF Consulting Engineers
Indianapolis, IN 46201
About the Job
Why KPFF you ask?
With over 1,400 team members nationwide, KPFF is a multi-discipline civil engineering-focused company that is organized around the philosophy that great people thrive in an environment that enables freedom and independence while also providing the necessary amount of accountability and support.
Since 1960, KPFF has lived by our five core values: excellence, trust, relationships, stability, and passion. We enjoy placing our team members in the driver's seat and allowing them to carve their own path. Your career is yours to chart, with our reputation as a launchpad and our values and resources as your guide. This unique blend of support and independence, grounded in decades of stability , defines the KPFF experience.
At KPFF, your growth, well-being, connections, and impact matter. Let's work together to engineer opportunities for you, our clients, and our communities.
Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of structural engineering projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
- Lead a group of engineers and drafters to develop innovative and cost-effective design solutions.
- Support KPFF's goal for creating a perpetual organization that focuses on happy staff, happy clients, good financial outcomes, and great engineering.
- Collaborate with clients to understand project requirements and expectations meanwhile ensuring timely and effective communication throughout the project lifecycle.
- Conduct feasibility studies, site investigations, and structural assessments to determine project viability and scope.
- Prepare and review engineering drawings, calculations, specifications, and reports in accordance with the Building Code
- Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and challenges and implement appropriate mitigation strategies to ensure successful outcomes
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, and promote a culture of safety within the project team.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in structural engineering design and project management.
- Proficiency in structural analysis and design software such as ETABS, RAM, Risa3D, etc.
- Strong knowledge of building codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., IBC, ACI, AISC).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize workloads, and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience with BIM (Building Information Modeling) software
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Benefits:
- GENEROUS TIME OFF - Robust PTO package with a Bonus Time program that allows team members to take every other Friday off
- Holiday pay
- Personal & Sick time
- Salary structure with paid overtime
- Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, and dental options
- Semi-annual impact bonus
- Fun and friendly culture
- The ability to work on a diverse portfolio of projects across the country
- Nationwide network of 1,400 team members
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement with the support of your Team Leader and our Technical Excellence Program
- Paid exams & educational opportunities
- KPFF provided Paid Family Leave
- 3% KPFF contribution to a 401k program
Physical and Work Environment:
- Duties are performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk or computer.
- Duties require the ability to actively engage with a computer for several hours per day.
- May occasionally need to lift items up to 15 lbs.
- Duties require in-person attendance, Monday through Friday, during our business hours of 8 AM to 5 PM
KPFF is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.