Structural Engineering Group Leader — Return Home. Build Something Bigger.

The Opportunity

Have you ever considered building something meaningful in a place that feels like home with the backing resources and technical depth to do it at scale

This role is designed for a seasoned structural engineer who is ready to step into a visible leadership role help grow a team expand a market and help shape the future of KPFFs presence in the Nashville area. As a Structural Engineering Group Leader you will have the opportunity to lead with purpose: developing client relationships building a high-performing team mentoring the next generation of engineers and helping your office drive the growth of a local practice with the support and strength of a national firm.

You do not have to choose between local impact and national opportunity. KPFF offers both: the influence to shape a growing local team and the platform to contribute to high-level projects nationwide. Whether you are returning to the Indianapolis area deepening your community roots or seeking a long-term leadership path closer to the people and place that matter most this role gives you the room resources and support to build something lasting.

What Youll Do

• With the support of your Team Leader and our Reporting Center Manager you will help grow KPFFs structural engineering group in the Indianapolis market expand the offices local presence client base and long-term impact.
• Assist in building mentoring and developing a high-performing team of engineers and BIM modelers through technical guidance career development delegation and recruiting support.
• Strengthen and expand client relationships by identifying new opportunities securing work and positioning KPFF for continued growth both locally and nationally
• Provide technical and project leadership across a range of structural systems materials project types and delivery methods from early planning through construction.
• Help shape office culture team processes and long-term strategy while connecting the Indianpolis office with KPFFs regional and national resources expertise and leadership network.

Our purpose is to build relationships and community through engineering excellenceempowering people to achieve their personal and professional goals while delivering exceptional value to our clients.

Qualifications :

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Possession of a Professional Engineer (PE) license is required. Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred
• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering (Masters preferred) OR Bachelors Degree in Architectural Engineering
• 8 years of progressive structural engineering experience including leadership of complex projects and direct client interaction.
• Minimum 3 years of experience leading teams of three or more engineers
• Design experience across a wide range of materials project phases and sectors
• A collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring and growth
• Experience with client development relationship management and business development is preferred but not required. Candidates should have an interest in helping grow client partnerships identify new opportunities and support the continued expansion of the practice.

Additional Information :

We Also Have Some Pretty Sweet Benefits!

At KPFF we believe your growth goes beyond project work. We invest in every team members 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 7 paid holidays 2 flexible holidays vacation and personal/sick time accrual.
• Comprehensive Benefits  2 healthcare options dental vision FSA/HSA options Employee Assistance Program (EAP) short and long term disability life & ADD insurance
• 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. Any hours over 40 can be cashed out monthly or saved for later and used as additional PTO
• 401(k) with 3% Contribution  KPFF contributes whether you do or not!
• Mentorship  Through KPFFs Forefront Education Program youll 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.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Primarily office-based with occasional site visits
• Work is typically conducted in an office setting with frequent use of a computer.
• May occasionally lift items up to 15 lbs

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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time