Structural Project Engineer

Job overview

The Structural Project Engineer role is based in Los Angeles, CA. The position is onsite during training, Monday through Friday, 8 AM–5 PM; after a satisfactory training period, a hybrid schedule with two office days per week may be accommodated. Compensation is $105,000–$120,000 per year. KPFF provides engineering design services for the built environment and infrastructure challenges. The engineer designs and analyzes building structures, prepares construction documents, and supports projects from planning and permitting through construction. The role also coordinates with project teams and provides technical guidance and quality oversight to junior engineers.

What you'll do

• Design gravity, lateral, and foundation systems for new and retrofit buildings
• perform structural analysis and seismic design
• design structural members and systems in concrete, steel, masonry, and other listed materials
• prepare calculation packages, drawings, and details for permitting and construction
• support construction administration, including submittal review and RFI coordination
• coordinate with BIM, project managers, architects, and other engineering disciplines
• guide junior engineers and oversee design and construction-document quality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

structural project engineer

structural engineering

seismic design

structural analysis

construction documents

concrete

steel

masonry

full-time

los angeles ca

kpff

$105k–$120k/year

hybrid after training

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting describes generous benefits and flexibility but does not specify individual benefit details.

Why this role

Projects include civic and institutional buildings, healthcare facilities, residential construction, and research laboratories; hybrid work may be accommodated after training.

About the employer

KPFF Consulting Engineers is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.