Senior Structural Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Structural Engineer role is based in Indianapolis, IN, in an office setting; compensation is not specified. KPFF’s Indianapolis team works on local and national projects as part of an employee-owned engineering firm. The engineer leads structural projects from concept through construction, managing technical delivery and project resources while building client relationships. The role also provides technical leadership and mentorship and can support growth in technical leadership, project management, mentorship, or business development.

What you'll do

• Lead structural project planning, design, and execution from concept through construction
• manage scope, schedule, budgets, and team resources
• mentor engineers and BIM professionals
• collaborate with clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams
• oversee calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports
• ensure code and standards compliance
• participate in assessments, feasibility studies, and site investigations as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior structural engineer

indianapolis in

kpff consulting engineers

structural design

project management

professional engineer license

pe

mentorship

building codes

etabs

ram

risa 3d

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Generous PTO and holiday pay
• healthcare, dental, and vision
• disability and life insurance
• impact bonuses
• paid family leave and overtime
• 401(k) contribution
• mentorship and education programs
• paid exams and license renewal
• flexible scheduling
• paid parking or transit reimbursement.

Why this role

Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred; 8 or more years of progressive structural engineering experience required.

About the employer

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