Entry-Level Structural Engineer - Protective Design
Entry-Level Structural Engineer - Protective Design
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Job Description
At KPFF we provide the freedom to explore your passions. Our engineers work on a wide array of projects across the globe fostering a challenging and supportive environment that allows you to focus on your specific areas of expertise. We combine the benefits of a large stable firm with the flexibility to innovate and excel without unnecessary red tape.
As an EntryLevel Structural Engineer in the Protective Design Group you will play a key role in the design and analysis of projects for federal and local government infrastructure and private clients. These projects focus on blast engineering physical security design progressive collapse prevention and hostile vehicle mitigation. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and develop expertise in protective design engineering while contributing to meaningful impactful projects.
- Assist in the structural analysis and design of protective measures for buildings and infrastructure.
- Perform basic structural modeling and analysis using software tools.
- Support the development of design solutions to mitigate the effects of physical threats including blast loads and progressive collapse scenarios.
- Collaborate with senior engineers architects contractors and consultants on project teams.
- Research and apply relevant codes and standards in blast engineering and physical security design.
- Contribute to project documentation including reports and design calculations.
Qualifications :
- Education:
- Master of Science (MS) or Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with a structural focus.
- Experience:
- Up to 2 years of experience in structural or protective design engineering (internship or professional).
- Knowledge or coursework in blast engineering structural dynamics or nonlinear analysis preferred.
- Skills:
- Proficiency in structural analysis software (e.g. ETABS SAP2000 or RISA3D).
- Basic familiarity with BIM tools like Revit or AutoCAD.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Creative proactive and detailoriented mindset.
- Attributes:
- Eager to learn and grow within a collaborative multidisciplinary team.
- Passionate about solving complex engineering challenges.
Additional Information :
Culture and Benefits
At KPFF we offer a rewarding career path that emphasizes autonomy innovation and professional development. Our culture prioritizes employee ownership teamwork and shared values creating an environment where contributions are celebrated and career growth is encouraged. We arent just colleagues; were a community dedicated to collaborative innovation providing you the platform to make a lasting impact on meaningful projects.
KPFF Employee Benefits
- Medical Plan Options: Choice of Traditional PPO or HDHP with HSA covering preventive care and prescriptions.
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Taxadvantaged accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
- Dental & Vision: Full preventive care plus coverage for major dental services and vision allowances.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Free confidential support for personal family and work challenges.
- Life & AD&D Insurance: Companyprovided life insurance equal to one years salary plus AD&D.
- 401(k) Retirement Plan: KPFF contributes 3 of salary with no match needed.
- Disability Insurance: Shortterm and longterm coverage at 60 income fully covered by KPFF.
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO two floating holidays and paid company holidays.
- Paid Family Leave: Six weeks at 60 pay with options to use PTO for full income.
KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in EVerify and will provide the federal government with your Form I9 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.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
